hold down Antonyms
Meaning of hold down
Wordnet
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.