keep down

Verb (3)

1. place a limit on the number ofSynonyms: numberMore general limit, circumscribe
2. put down by force or intimidation“The government quashes any attempt of an uprising”“China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently”“The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land”Synonyms: repressquashsubduesubjugatereduceMore general oppress, suppress
3. manage not to throw upOpposite regurgitateMore general act, move