Synonyms

Translations

Find Words

Word Forms

☀

	Appearance
✓	Use device theme
✓	Dark theme
✓	Light theme

What is another word for holds down?

Need synonyms for holds down? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead.

Contexts ▼

To confine or keep within certain limits or boundaries

To continue and hold onto, typically a position or job

To dominate or oppress

(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on

To suppress or hide a secret or piece of information

To restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs

To fix or maintain something, such as prices, at a particular level or value

To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of

To load or burden with a heavy weight, literally or figuratively

To forcibly put an end to

… more ▼

Verb

To confine or keep within certain limits or boundaries

keeps within the limits of

keeps within bounds

imposes limits on

interferes with

throws a spanner in the works

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

ties someone's hands

throws monkey wrench in

puts straitjacket on

brings to screeching halt

gets in the way of

stands in the way of

puts a brake on

more ❯

“Credit unions put enough pressure on banks to help hold down fees for everyone.”

Verb

To continue and hold onto, typically a position or job

“Apart from occasional spells of temporary work, William has not been able to hold down a job.”

Verb

To dominate or oppress

keeps in subjection

keeps in submission

tyrannizes over

keeps under thumb

rules with a rod of iron

rules with an iron hand

rides roughshod over

tramples underfoot

brings someone to their knees

treats brutally

has someone under your thumb

rules despotically

weighs heavy upon

holds sway over

disenfranchises

gets hooks into

plays the heavy with

gains mastery over

gains ascendancy over

gains control of

renders helpless

renders incapable

renders powerless

more ❯

“To inspire awe and hold his people down on the authority gradient, this tyrant claims divine birth and magical gifts like writing a book a day and scoring eighteen holes-in-one in a single game of golf.”

Verb

(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on

exerts pressure on

more ❯

Verb

To suppress or hide a secret or piece of information

keeps feeling inside oneself

keeps under control

stems the flow of

puts a brake on

keeps within bounds

keeps the lid on

interferes with

puts half nelson on

brings under control

internalizes^US

internalises^UK

keeps a tight rein on

brings to screeching halt

puts the brakes on

puts a limit on

keeps tight rein on

throws a spanner in the works

brings to a standstill

nips in the bud

stands in the way of

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

bites one's lip

keeps quiet about

draws a veil over

keeps mum about

keeps under your hat

keeps under wraps

hides from view

gets under control

keeps on a string

keeps a rein on

keeps control of

gets the better of

gains control over

gains mastery over

puts a damper on

makes less active

takes the edge off

puts the kibosh on

brings to an end

blows the whistle on

brings to a stop

brings to a close

pulls the plug on

tranquilizes^US

keeps in the dark

sweeps under the carpet

sweeps under the rug

imposes limits on

tranquillises^UK

more ❯

Verb

To restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs

ties someone's hands

puts a straitjacket on

puts handcuffs on

has on a tight leash

clips someone's wings

puts a leash on

more ❯

Verb

To fix or maintain something, such as prices, at a particular level or value

Verb

To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of

calls the shots

calls the shots in

calls the tune in

pulls the strings

holds the reins

pulls the wires

is responsible for

are responsible for

exercises control over

are in the saddle

is in the saddle

is in the driving seat

keeps an eye on

are in the driving seat

holds sway over

takes charge of

takes the reins

takes the chair

calls the signals

cracks the whip

manages operations

keeps one's eye on

controls the affairs of

puts on the right track

points in the right direction

maintains order

holds dominion over

takes the reins of

exercises authority over

has authority over

exercises power

assumes command of

takes control of

has a handle on

does the honors

occupies throne

wears the crown

lays down the law

assumes command

exercises authority

serves the people

translates into

standardizes^US

systematizes^US

systematises^UK

standardises^UK

pulls things together

keeps a beady eye on

circumnavigates

takes the helm of

runs with the ball

more ❯

Verb

To load or burden with a heavy weight, literally or figuratively

Verb

To forcibly put an end to

	Find more words!








holds down
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

See Also

What is the opposite of holds down?
What is another word for hold down?
Use our Synonym Finder

Nearby Words

holds down a job

hold services for

holds everything

holds dominion over

holds discussion

Find Synonyms

Word Tools			Finders & Helpers		Apps		More		Synonyms
Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Nouns Verbs	Adjectives Adverbs Plural Singular Past Tense Present Tense		Word Unscrambler Words With Friends Scrabble Crossword / Codeword		iOS / Apple Android		Home About Us Terms of Use Privacy Statement Don't Sell Personal Data		A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Antonyms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Copyright WordHippo © 2024