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end(verb, stop, close, complete)
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entangle(curb, deception, restrict, impede)
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forfend(verb, stop, restrain, halt)
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give the run around(verb, expression, idiom, stop)
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hamstring(verb, check, delay, curb)
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hang fire(expression, hinder, obstruct, frustrate)
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head off(verb, expression, stop, restrain, halt)
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hobble(curb, restrict, frustrate, bind)
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hog-tie(verb, delay, curb, hinder)
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interdict(verb, stop, restrain, halt)
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keep lid on(verb, expression, idiom, stop, restrain)
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limit(verb, stop, restrain, halt)
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louse up(verb, expression, stop, ruin)
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mystify(hinder, impede, obstruct, frustrate)
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neutralize(verb, stop, delay, curb)
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nip in the bud(verb, expression, idiom, stop, restrain)
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obviate(verb, stop, restrain, halt)
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offset(verb, delay, curb, prevent)
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pigeonhole(hinder, impede, obstruct, frustrate)
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put a stop to(verb, expression, idiom, stop, ruin)
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