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retard(stop, hold, control, keep)
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squeeze(move, hold, take, force)
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squelch(stop, hold, control, reduce)
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stipulate(order, force, press, command)
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straiten
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threaten(make, force, press, suppress)
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thwart(stop, hold, control, reduce)
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twist arm(expression, force, bother, urge)
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arrest(stop, hold, control, reduce)
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abate(control, restrain, diminish, curb)
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actuate(make, force, drive, cause)
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aggrieve(upset, trouble, disturb, strain)
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annoy(upset, trouble, disturb, strain)
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assuage(control, cool, restrain, diminish)
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badger(order, force, press, command)
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bear down(expression, move, hold, order)
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beseech(take, order, force, press)
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box in(expression, control, cool, restrain)
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box up(expression, hold, control, restrain)
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bring to screeching halt(expression, idiom, control, cool)
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