3
turn aside(verb, expression, stop, separate, prevent)
2
abide
2
anticipate
2
balk
2
baulk
2
bear
2
block(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist)
2
champion(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
2
check(verb, separate, prevent, resist, defend)
2
cloak(verb, close, cover, hide, protect)
2
cover up(verb, expression, support, cover, keep)
2
cushion(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
2
defy
2
deter(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist)
2
discourage
2
dissent
2
do(verb, progress, thrive)
2
drive back(verb, phrasal verb)
2
endure
2
ensure(verb, maintain, uphold, protect, safeguard)
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