| frustrate(verb, stop, separate, reduce, restrain) |
| head off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, restrain) |
| rule out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check) |
| sidetrack(verb, turn, slip, prevent, repel) |
| veer(verb, change, turn, slip, prevent) |
| ward(verb, stop, remove, reduce, restrain) |
| defend(verb, stop, separate, secure, prevent) |
| fend(verb, stop, separate, slip, prevent) |
| obstruct(verb, stop, check, reduce, restrain) |
| prohibit(verb, stop, check, reduce, reject) |
| save(verb, stop, hold, maintain, oppose) |
| sidestep(verb, avoid, escape, dodge, evade) |
| turn(verb, stop, change, separate, prevent) |
| discourage(verb, stop, check, reduce, restrain) |
| duck(verb, avoid, escape, dodge, evade) |
| evade(verb, reject, avoid, escape, dodge) |
| foil(verb, stop, separate, restrain, halt) |
| forfend(verb, stop, restrain, check, block) |
| halt(verb, stop, separate, restrain, block) |
| parry(verb, stop, separate, reject, slip) |