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panic(upset, worry, shock, agitate)
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pause(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
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persuade not to(verb, expression, idiom, prevent, thwart)
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petrify(upset, worry, shock, agitate)
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prick(verb, prevent, thwart)
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puzzle(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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refuse(verb, stop, reject, disregard, oppose)
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remonstrate(verb, prevent, thwart)
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shock(verb, upset, worry, agitate, depress)
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shut out(verb, expression, stop, check, reject)
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stall(verb, stop, hold, keep, reduce)
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startle(upset, worry, shock, agitate)
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stiff(upset, worry, shock, agitate)
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throw(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
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throw a wet blanket on(verb, expression, idiom, prevent, thwart)
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throw off(verb, expression, upset, prevent, weaken)
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turn down(verb, expression, stop, reject, disregard)
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urge not to(verb, expression, idiom, prevent, thwart)
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abstain(verb, stop, restrain, prevent)
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abstract(verb, distract, sidetrack)
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