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refrain(stop, control, attack, keep)
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rein in(expression, phrasal verb, stop, control)
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shackle(noun, stop, hold, control)
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snag(noun, disorder, difficulty, weakness)
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stem(stop, close, end, complete)
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tie(noun, stop, hold, control)
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tie up(expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
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ban(noun, make, force, check)
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bit(noun, stop, control, check)
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bottle up(expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
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cramp(noun, stop, control, check)
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cut back(expression, phrasal verb, reduce, delay)
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dam(noun, stop, block, delay)
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dampen(spoil, de-motivate)
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detain(hold, control, keep, reduce)
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drag(noun, hold, keep, disorder)
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encumber(hold, check, keep, restrain)
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forbear(stop, control, attack, maintain)
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forbid(stop, decline, reduce, reject)
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hobble(hold, control, check, restrain)
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