| beat against(verb, phrasal verb, counteraction) |
| blast |
| break(verb, disregard, hinder, breach, repudiate) |
| bridle(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| cave |
| checkmate(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| combat(verb, stop, break, check, attack) |
| contend(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose) |
| counterblow(verb, retaliate, revenge) |
| counterpose(equal, compensate, counterbalance, counterweigh, equipoise) |
| counterweigh(balance, offset, counterbalance, equipoise) |
| dare(verb, disregard, oppose, ignore, challenge) |
| dash(verb, stop, oppose, dispute, prevent) |
| disappoint(verb, stop, oppose, dispute, prevent) |
| disconcert |
| discourage(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| disobey(verb, break, disregard, ignore, refuse) |
| dissent(verb, defy) |
| encumber(verb, block, delay, curb, prevent) |
| even(verb, settle, adjust, square, weigh) |