3
sadden(verb, hurt, cheer, dishearten, dissuade)
3
thwart(verb, support, stop, help, reject)
2
inhibit
2
intimidate(verb, calm, release, frighten, threaten)
2
prohibit(verb, free, permit)
2
subdue(release, yield, lose)
2
suppress(verb, support, hold, release, restrain)
2
block(verb, support, hurt, open, dishearten)
2
check
2
contain(verb, continue, exclude)
2
cow(verb, calm, help, intimidate, browbeat)
2
curb(verb, free, promote, restrict, repress)
2
deject(verb, hurt, dishearten, dissuade, succoring)
2
disappoint(verb, help, please)
2
disapprove(verb, stop, reject, halt)
2
dismay(verb, calm, quiet, comfort, fill)
2
enfeeble(help, strengthen)
2
foil(help, allow)
2
frown(verb, disapprove)
2
gall(verb, upset, calm, aid, irritate)
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