21
block(noun, verb, stop, control, close)
17
obstruct(verb, stop, control, close, open)
15
choke(noun, verb, stop, control, close)
13
stop(noun, verb, close, halt, block)
13
bar(noun, verb, stop, control, close)
13
barrier(noun, hindrance, wall, embankment)
12
clog(noun, verb, stop, control, close)
11
close(verb, stop, control, secure, halt)
11
dike(noun, verb, close, secure, block)
11
hinder(verb, stop, control, close, restrain)
11
impede(verb, stop, control, close, open)
9
plug(noun, verb, stop, close, secure)
9
barricade(noun, verb, stop, control, close)
9
blockade(noun, verb, stop, control, close)
9
brake(noun, verb, stop, control, close)
9
check(verb, stop, control, close, restrain)
9
congest(verb, stop, close, halt, block)
9
dyke(noun, gulf lake)
9
restrain(verb, stop, control, halt, block)
8
dam up(verb, phrasal verb, hindrance, closure)
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