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discourage(verb, stop, prevent, hinder, depress)
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dishearten(verb, stop, upset, fail, prevent)
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hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check)
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interrupt(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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nip(verb, stop, frustrate, race)
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nonplus(verb, block, prevent, hinder, confuse)
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prohibit(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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avert(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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cast down(expression, upset, fail, cross, deceive)
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contravene(verb, check, disregard, block, delay)
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crimp(verb, stop, check, ruin, halt)
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debar(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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dodge(verb, stop, ruin, withdraw, halt)
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elude(verb, stop, start, halt, curb)
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preclude(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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spoil(verb, ruin, prevent, cross, frustrate)
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avoid(verb, stop, decline, reject, start)
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chagrin(noun, verb, upset, fail, blow)
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confront(verb, stop, prevent, hinder, depress)
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conquer(verb, stop, prevent, hinder, depress)
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