33
discourage(verb, stop, upset, hold, check)
20
check(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
20
hinder(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
20
stop(verb, close, end, check, separate)
18
dissuade(verb, stop, check, oppose, suppress)
17
prevent(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
16
impede(verb, stop, close, end, check)
15
inhibit(verb, stop, hold, control, check)
15
restrain(verb, stop, hold, control, check)
14
block(noun, verb, stop, close, end)
14
obstruct(verb, stop, close, end, check)
13
daunt(verb, upset, check, worry, prevent)
11
dishearten(verb, upset, worry, shock, agitate)
10
stay(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
10
detain(verb, hold, control, keep, restrain)
10
intimidate(verb, upset, check, shock, agitate)
9
bar(noun, verb, stop, hold, close)
9
curb(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
9
preclude(verb, stop, check, separate, remove)
9
put off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
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