2
reduce speed(expression, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate)
2
refrain(verb, keep, suppress, refuse, deny)
2
refuse(verb, keep, suppress, deny, reserve)
2
rest
2
retardate(verb, check, reduce, restrain, delay)
2
save(verb, hold, control, place, keep)
2
send down(verb, expression, confine, imprison, jail)
2
settle(verb, confine, imprison, jail, confinement)
2
snag(verb, hold, catch, hinder, seize)
2
stunt(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate)
2
support
2
table(verb, hold, keep, block, extend)
2
take(verb, keep, catch, stay, have)
2
take in(verb, expression, stop, hold, catch)
2
take prisoner(expression, stop, hold, catch, arrest)
2
thwart(verb, hinder)
2
wait(verb, stay, remain, abide, tarry)
1
ice(verb, hold, keep, cool, restrain)
1
jam(verb, hinder)
1
pen(verb, hold, keep, commit, confine)
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