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