What are the hypernyms for Hold it down?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for hold it down?
Hold it down is a frequently used idiom that means keeping things under control or maintaining a calm atmosphere. However, there are quite a few antonyms for this phrase which include ramp up, agitate, unsettle, and stir up. Ramp up means to increase or intensify something, like noise, excitement or chaos. Agitate means to disturb, provoke, or irritate someone. Unsettle means to create a feeling of discomfort, insecurity or unease. It can refer to either external or internal causes. Stir up means to create confusion or trouble, or to urge someone to do something. While hold it down conveys a sense of orderliness, its antonyms express quite the opposite.
What are the antonyms for Hold it down?
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v.
• quiet
- aggravate
, - agitate
, - anger
, - annoy
, - depress
, - disagree
, - disturb
, - excite
, - incite
, - irritate
, - move
, - provoke
, - release
, - trouble
, - turn up
, - upset
, - worry
.
• stifle
- aid
, - allow
, - assist
, - bear
, - begin
, - create
, - encourage
, - free
, - help
, - let go
, - loose
, - persuade
, - start
.
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