| hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, decline) |
| impede(verb, stop, check, decline, reject) |
| inhibit(verb, stop, check, decline, reject) |
| interdict(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| keep lid on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop) |
| nix(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| obstruct(verb, stop, check, decline, reject) |
| outlaw(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| proscribe(verb, stop, decline, reject, dismiss) |
| restrain(verb, stop, check, decline, remove) |
| restrict(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| shut out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check) |
| spike(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check) |
| stymie(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| taboo(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| throw cold water on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop) |
| veto(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| ward(verb, stop, remove, halt, allow) |
| act like a wet blanket |