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give the slip(verb, expression, idiom, stop, ruin)
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hang fire(expression, block, hinder, obstruct, frustrate)
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head off(verb, expression, stop, restrain, halt)
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interdict(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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invalidate(verb, cross, frustrate, blank)
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juke(verb, stop, halt, curb, prevent)
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keep lid on(verb, expression, idiom, stop, restrain)
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leave in the lurch(expression, idiom, upset, fail, deceive)
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lick(verb, stop, prevent, hinder, depress)
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limit(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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miscarry(verb, upset, fail, deceive)
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mislead(verb, upset, fail, deceive)
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mystify(block, hinder, impede, obstruct, frustrate)
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negate(verb, stop, check, prevent, hinder)
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neutralize(verb, stop, block, delay, curb)
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nip in the bud(verb, expression, idiom, stop, restrain)
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nose out(verb, expression, cross, frustrate, blank)
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not show(expression, upset, fail, deceive)
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obviate(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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overcome(verb, stop, defeat, distress, prevent)
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