Keep down and Subdue

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Keep down

Keep down verb - Put down by force or intimidation.

Usage example: China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently

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Subdue is a synonym for keep down in hold back topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Keep down", when it comes to topics like silence, muffle, make or be quiet.

Subdue

Subdue verb - Put down by force or intimidation.

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Keep down is a synonym for subdue. You can use "Keep down" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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