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