underkeep

Definitions

1. To keep under or in subjection; subdue; suppress.
   transitive
2. To keep or maintain inadequately or below standard.
   transitive

Examples

“Like⟳ as a fire, the which in hollow caue / Hath long bene vnderkept, and downe supprest, / With murmurous disdaine doth inly raue […]”

“It is not economy to overwork or underkeep, or in any wise neglect⟳ the farm horse?”

“[...] how running himself our President underkeeps with such high animals how the british Queen in Her Majesty's own⟳ language.”

“Compared to Colva and Benaulim, Palolem 's accommodations are overpriced and underkept — expect⟳ to pay⟳ Rs200 in season for the privilege of crashing in a charmless double⟳ and using a common bathroom outside.”

“Most houses on Oakland Ave. have⟳ large basements that are underkept.”

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