possible profanity
Synonyms|1.8kAntonyms|371|Broader|36Narrower|84Related|816
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stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, cause)
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trail(verb, stop, follow, stay, rest)
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vacillate(verb, stay, pause, idle, remain)
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abide(verb, stop, continue, stay, avoid)
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continue(verb, stop, stay, extend, avoid)
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dam(noun, verb, block, curb, hinder)
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decelerate(verb, hold, check, keep, reduce)
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detention(noun, check, stay, hindrance, obstacle)
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deter(verb, cause, block, curb, prevent)
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dillydally(verb, stop, stay, pause, balance)
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hang(verb, stop, reject, settle, halt)
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hitch(noun, trouble, blow, difficulty, problem)
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inhibition(noun, disorder, difficulty, weakness, burden)
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interfere(verb, stop, break, bother, cause)
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keep back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
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lay over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, cause)
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lull(noun, break, halt, decrease, rest)
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opposition(noun, hindrance, procrastination)
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prorogue(verb, stop, drop, reduce, reject)
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remit(verb, stop, reduce, reject, abandon)
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