hold down Antonyms

Meaning of hold down

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hold down (v)

keep

restrain

Wordnet

hold down (n)

a limitation or constraint

FAQs About the word hold down

keep, restrain, a limitation or constraint

restrict,limit, tighten,confine, impede, hinder, block, suppress, cap, narrow

exceed, exceed, widen, broaden, expand,expand, broaden, widen, overextend, overextend

The construction workers had to hold down the loose beam to prevent it from falling.

The security guards were tasked with holding down the unruly crowd.

The lawyer held down the witness to prevent them from fleeing the courtroom.

The weight of expectation held down her spirits, making her feel defeated.