8
tie up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
7
ban(noun, verb, make, force, check)
7
bit(noun, verb, stop, control, check)
7
bottle up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
7
cramp(noun, verb, stop, control, check)
7
curbing
7
cut back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reduce, delay)
7
dam(noun, verb, stop, block, delay)
7
dampen(verb, spoil, de-motivate)
7
detain(verb, hold, control, keep, reduce)
7
deterrent(noun, control, check, disorder, lead)
7
drag(noun, verb, hold, keep, disorder)
7
encumber(verb, hold, check, keep, restrain)
7
forbear(verb, stop, control, attack, maintain)
7
forbid(verb, stop, decline, reduce, reject)
7
hobble(verb, hold, control, check, restrain)
7
hold down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
7
hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check)
7
interrupt(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
7
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