10
hamper(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
10
hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, control)
10
nail(noun, verb, stop, hold, take)
10
occupy(verb, action, hold, take, force)
10
stem(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
9
absorb(verb, stop, action, hold, get)
9
contain(verb, stop, hold, take, control)
9
cut off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, break)
9
grip(verb, hold, take, get, fix)
9
restraint(noun, check, delay, curb, limit)
9
stall(verb, stop, hold, calm, close)
9
taking into custody(noun, expression, idiom, occupation, apprehension)
8
control(noun, verb, stop, hold, reduce)
8
frustrate(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
8
interruption(noun, stop, break, close, end)
8
keep(verb, hold, take, control, restrain)
8
thwart(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
7
balk(noun, verb, stop, close, end)
7
bar(noun, verb, stop, hold, control)
7
cessation(noun, stop, break, close, end)
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