| qualify(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) | |
| quiet(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) | |
| relax | |
| restrict(verb, control, reduce, restrain, block) | |
| retardate(verb, check, reduce, restrain, delay) | |
| shrubbery | |
| shut down(verb, expression, stop, check, halt) | |
| shut off(verb, expression, stop, close, check) | |
| spinney(noun, vegetable) | |
| stand | |
| stonewall(verb, stop, close, halt, block) | |
| stunt(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) | |
| temper(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) | |
| thickset | |
| undergrowth(noun, underbrush) | |
| wind down(expression, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) | |
| baffle(verb, hinder) | |
| freeze(verb, block, delay, curb, hinder) | |
| airbrake | |
| anchor(noun, check, device) |
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