5
drag(verb, draw, follow, extend, trace)
5
expire(verb, stop, close, end, cut)
5
gimpy(adjective, stiff, sore, halter)
5
give
5
hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
5
jam(verb, prevent, hinder, pack, impede)
5
knock off(verb, expression, stop, drop, close)
5
lag(noun, verb, stop, settle, delay)
5
linger(verb, stop, settle, draw, continue)
5
loiter(verb, stop, settle, draw, continue)
5
moratorium(noun, break, delay, agreement, pause)
5
preclusion(noun, anticipation, stoppage, prevention, deterrence)
5
prohibition(noun, anticipation, stoppage, deterrence)
5
restrain(verb, stop, control, decline, reduce)
5
settle(verb, stop, close, end, cut)
5
shuffle
5
stumble(noun, verb, pause, sway, shuffle)
5
thwart(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
5
tie(stalemate, standstill, impasse)
5
tremble(verb, decline, reduce, fail, lower)
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