| disfavor(verb, stop, check, oppose, suppress) |
| forbid(verb, order, tell, prepare, prompt) |
| frighten off |
| halt |
| hamper(verb, de-motivate) |
| indispose(verb, stop, check, oppose, suppress) |
| lean on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, prevent, talk) |
| obstruct(verb, stop, check, oppose, restrain) |
| oppose(verb, stop, suppress, disagree, remonstrate) |
| persuade not to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, prevent) |
| prevail upon(verb, expression, move, dispute, persuade) |
| prohibit(verb, stop, check, restrain, block) |
| repress(verb, stop, check, oppose, suppress) |
| suppress(verb, stop, oppose) |
| throw a wet blanket on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, prevent) |
| throw cold water on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop) |
| urge not to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, prevent) |
| alarm |
| abstract(verb, discourage, deter, distract, sidetrack) |
| acquaint(verb, order, prompt, alert, inform) |