possible profanity
Synonyms|1.8kAntonyms|371|Broader|36Narrower|84Related|816
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forestall(verb, keep, anticipate, foresee)
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frustrate(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain)
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gap(noun, break, halt, rest, disturbance)
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holdup(noun, time, help, check, disorder)
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interlude(noun, break, pause, lapse, interval)
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loitering(noun, check, event, stay, hindrance)
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mire(noun, verb, hold, check, keep)
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put aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, drop)
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snag(noun, verb, difficulty, weakness, hinder)
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choke(noun, verb, stop, control, check)
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clog(noun, verb, stop, check, disorder)
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encumber(verb, trouble, check, cause, block)
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falter(verb, check, draw, follow, stay)
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handicap(noun, verb, stop, check, reduce)
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hold over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, drop)
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intermission(noun, break, halt, rest, pause)
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lacuna(noun, break, halt, rest, disturbance)
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obstacle(noun, trouble, blow, difficulty, thing)
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setback(noun, check, disorder, stay, difficulty)
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shilly-shally(noun, verb, weakness, doubt, hesitate)
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