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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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Vikki Howells, minister for further and higher education, called the changes to the EMA "a really generous package" which she wanted to "keep under review annually".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 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

But last year, the virus grew milder but more infectious, making it less dangerous but tough to keep under control.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

All that’s missing in restoring floodplains is the will, and enough money to buy land, usually farmland that has become too costly to keep under cultivation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

They retreated to keep under cover in some dark lonely spot.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton