4
limit(noun, verb, hold, control, restrain)
4
oppose(verb, stop, separate, restrain, block)
4
overawe(fear, discourage, intimidate)
4
resist(verb, separate, block, delay, curb)
4
rule out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check)
4
scare(verb, stop, upset, check, worry)
4
shackle(verb, hold, restrain, delay, prevent)
4
shut out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, close)
4
stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
4
stifle(verb, de-motivate)
4
talk out of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop)
4
turn away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, separate)
3
admonish(verb, dissuade)
3
baffle(verb, hinder, discourage, intimidate)
3
balk(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
3
ban(verb, reject, dismiss, exclude, discount)
3
blunt
3
bridle(verb, stop, hold, control, restrain)
3
browbeat(upset, worry, shock, agitate, fear)
3
bully(fear, discourage, intimidate)
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