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
to put down by force or authority; suppress a nascent uprising; stamp down on littering; conquer ones desires
[ Syn: suppress , stamp down , inhibit , conquer , curb ]
hold within limits and control; subdue ones appetites; mortify the flesh
get on top of; deal with successfully; He overcame his shyness
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient; Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler
[ Syn: subordinate ]
correct by punishment or discipline