7
parry(verb, stop, separate, oppose, dispute)
7
plate(noun, verb, coat, layer, panel)
7
retard(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain)
7
sheet(noun, cover, covering, layer, coating)
6
conquer(verb, stop, beat, defeat, overcome)
6
dash(verb, stop, upset, ruin, oppose)
6
embarrass(verb, defeat, block, curb, distress)
6
faze(verb, stop, defeat, halt, distress)
6
flummox(verb, disturb, block, obscure, hinder)
6
inhibit(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain)
6
nonplus(verb, disturb, block, prevent, hinder)
6
puzzle(verb, block, prevent, hinder, confuse)
6
queer(verb, stop, ruin, oppose, prevent)
6
sabre
5
avert(verb, stop, separate, restrain, halt)
5
background(noun, contrast)
5
blade(noun, arms, fencing sword)
5
complement(noun, match, contrast, accompaniment)
5
delay(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain)
5
discourage(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
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