| clam up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, restrain) |
| clamp down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, restrain) |
| close off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, check, delay) |
| constipate(verb, stop, restrain, curb, suppress) |
| contain(verb, control, restrain, suppress, limit) |
| control(verb, restrain, suppress, limit, restrict) |
| cook(verb, control, restrain, suppress, limit) |
| cool(verb, restrain, halt, block, prevent) |
| cool down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, check) |
| cool off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, check) |
| cover up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, restrain) |
| crack down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, restrain) |
| crimp(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen) |
| curb(verb, stop, control, check, restrain) |
| dawdle(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen) |
| debar(verb, restrain, halt, block, prevent) |
| decelerate(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen) |
| defer(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen) |
| delay(verb, check, hinder, lessen, impede) |
| deny(control, restrain, limit, restrict, repress) |