Synonyms of holds down

holds down

verb

present tense third-person singular of hold down

as in limits

to set bounds or an upper limit for

efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limits
• restricts
• tightens
• confines
• caps
• blocks
• hinders
• circumscribes
• suppresses
• hampers
• narrows
• numbers
• impedes
• modifies
• obstructs
• squeezes
• bars
• contracts
• lessens
• qualifies
• represses
• constricts
• pinches
• quells

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeds
• expands
• broadens
• widens
• overreaches
• overextends

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of holds down

Kat and Aesha take the guests swimming in some nearby caves while the rest of the crew holds down the fort. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

The conventional ideal situation is Bradbury holds down the spot formidably and Jones is ready to take over in 2027, but Iowa offensive linemen tend not to need a ton of NFL reps to be ready to go. — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 27 July 2026

One whale holds down the dead body of a large sunfish, which can grow over 6 feet long and weigh over 4,000 pounds. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Jay still competes as part of the Huntington Beach Boardriders Club and holds down a major spot in the lineup at the pier. — Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 18 July 2026

Marc Cucurella, who set up the winning goal in the Euro 2024 final, holds down the left. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Evanston’s Andris Lizenbergs holds down the 20th spot with 2,310. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026