247 entries under hold topic. ×

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thwart(verb, stop, control, reduce)
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arrest(verb, stop, control, reduce)
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bear down(verb, expression, move, order)
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box up(verb, expression, control, restrain)
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chain(verb, control, make, force)
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closet(verb, commit, confine, detain)
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compress(verb, move, smooth, push)
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crack down(verb, expression, control, force)
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crowd(verb, move, smooth, push)
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crush(verb, move, upset, smooth)
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debar(verb, control, restrain, halt)
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decelerate(verb, keep, delay, impede)
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delay(verb, stop, control, keep)
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delimit(verb, control, check, reduce)
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direct(verb, take, control, order)
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discourage(verb, stop, control, reduce)
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fence in(expression, contain, trap, commit)
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gag(verb, control, restrain, curb)
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guide(verb, control, determine, direct)
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handcuff(verb, restrain, trap, immobilize)
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