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Definitions

keep under

VERB
depress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afflict beat down bother damp dampen daunt discourage dishearten dismay dispirit disturb dull lower reduce sadden sap slow trouble upset weaken weigh down
STRONG
abase ail beat bug chill cow darken debase debilitate degrade desolate devitalize distress drag drain enervate faze mock mortify oppress perturb press scorn torment try weary
WEAK
bear down bum out cast down put down reduce to tears run down throw cold water on turn one off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist cheer comfort delight encourage hearten help increase inspirit make happy order please raise strengthen
STRONG
activate admire approve calm elevate energize exalt flatter honor improve invigorate praise soothe upgrade
WEAK
excite lift push up stimulate uplift

Example Sentences

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In my day, theater chains printed film marketing assets onto a round plastic bucket that you’d designate as the “throw-up bucket” to keep under your bed in case of emergency.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Jeanie Buss has served as the Lakers' governor since that time - a position she's reportedly going to keep under the terms of the sale to Mr Walter.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

She had been reading studies and articles that showed psychedelic patients revealing truths they wanted to keep under wraps.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2024

The number of players an organization must keep under contract starting in 2024 will be 165 during the season and 175 during the offseason, down from the current 190 in season and 180.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Alex felt a familiar wave of resentment, which he ordinarily fought to keep under control, but this morning welcomed as an old, reassuring presence.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer