Past tense for to limit, control, or keep in check
“Political leaders were under pressure to keep down the levels of taxation and public expenditure.”
Past tense for to oppress or subjugate others in some way
“He warned them that the objective was to commit robbery by taxation, and to coerce and keep down the people.”
Past tense for to confine or keep within certain limits or boundaries
Past tense for to fix or maintain something, such as prices, at a particular level or value
Past tense for to oppress or subjugate someone, or a group of people, through the use of force
Past tense for to diminish the price, value or amount of
Past tense for to consume (food or drink) without feeling or being sick
Past tense for to reduce in value or severity, especially to the lowest possible degree
Past tense for to put an end to something, especially one's ability to speak or express oneself
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