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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

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To confine or keep within certain limits or boundaries

keep within bounds

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

put a ceiling on

impose limits on

cramp someone's style

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

throw a spanner in the works

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

tie someone's hands

stand in the way of

bring to screeching halt

get in the way of

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“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

keep in subjection

keep in submission

keep under thumb

rule with a rod of iron

rule with an iron hand

ride roughshod over

trample underfoot

bring someone to their knees

have someone under your thumb

rule despotically

weigh heavy upon

play the heavy with

take away someone's human rights

use strong-arm tactics on

gain mastery over

gain ascendancy over

gain control of

render incapable

render powerless

render helpless

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“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

exert pressure on

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To suppress or hide a secret or piece of information

keep feeling inside oneself

keep under control

stem the flow of

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

put half nelson on

bring under control

put the brakes on

keep tight rein on

bring to screeching halt

keep a tight rein on

throw a spanner in the works

put a spoke in someone's wheel

stand in the way of

bring to a standstill

keep quiet about

keep under wraps

keep under your hat

draw a veil over

get the better of

gain mastery over

gain control over

get under control

keep in the dark

sweep under the carpet

sweep under the rug

impose limits on

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

tie someone's hands

put a straitjacket on

put handcuffs on

have on a tight leash

clip someone's wings

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Verb

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

place a limit on

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

keep a tight rein on

keep within limits

draw the line on

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

be in charge of

call the shots in

call the tune in

be at the helm of

be in driver's seat

be in control of

pull the strings

be responsible for

be in command of

have control of

be the leader of

be in the saddle

exercise control over

be in the driving seat

be at the head of

have authority over

be in power over

take the chair of

apply oneself to

be in the driver's seat

lay down the law

call the signals

conduct oneself towards

assume command of

keep under thumb

come to terms with

have control over

conduct oneself toward

act with regard to

get a handle on

give attention to

exercise authority over

take the reins of

be in the chair at

hold dominion over

be in authority over

call the shots of

assume command over

come to grips with

be the proprietor of

control the affairs of

be at the controls of

point in the right direction

put on the right track

keep one's eye on

take control of

call the shots on

manage operations

exercise authority

speak in response to

make arrangements for

take responsibility for

control the content of

serve the people

get to grips with

have a handle on

take something in your stride

be the editor of

play first fiddle

lead by the nose

have upper hand

perform official duties

carry out official duties

wield the sceptre

occupy the throne

sit on the throne

throw your weight around

ride roughshod over

impose one's will on

tell someone what to do

throw one's weight about

use strong-arm tactics on

have the upper hand

get the upper hand

carry most weight

be possessed of

have at one's disposal

wear the trousers

have something in the palm of one's hand

have someone in one's hip pocket

have someone in the palm of one's hand

hold the purse strings

have someone eating out of one's hand

have a hold over

hold purse strings

have recourse to

have to do with

have business with

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Verb

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

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To forcibly put an end to

drive underground

bring to naught

put the kibosh on

bring someone to their knees

bring to an end

bring under the yoke

put the squeeze on

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

throw a spanner in the works

wipe off the map

wipe off the face of the earth

put the stopper on

put a spoke in someone's wheel

get the better of

upset the applecart

stand in the way of

put the mockers on

take wind out of sails

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