2
turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, avoid)
2
uphold(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
wait(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
2
war(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
withstand(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
1
adjourn(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
1
bar(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
1
break off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, close)
1
bridle
1
bring to an end(verb, expression, idiom, stop, close)
1
call it a day(verb, expression, idiom, stop, close)
1
cease(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
1
come to an end(verb, expression, idiom, stop, close)
1
constrain
1
cool
1
cool off
1
counter
1
curtail
1
defend(verb, secure, protect, guard, shield)
1
deflect(verb, reject, block, avoid, resist)
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