2
decline(verb, stop, cut, separate, reject)
2
decrease(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
2
demur(verb, stop, decline, reject, dismiss)
2
deprive(verb, take, make, force, keep)
2
desist(verb, stop, close, end, decline)
2
diminish(verb, control, check, reduce, restrain)
2
discontinue(end, halt, delay, shake, wait)
2
disguise(verb, cover, block, obscure, suppress)
2
disown(verb, cut, decline, separate, reject)
2
dispense with(expression, decline, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
2
dispute(verb, stop, cut, separate, cool)
2
dissemble(verb, cover, block, obscure, suppress)
2
ditch(verb, cover, block, obscure, suppress)
2
dodge(verb, decline, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
2
drag
2
draw up(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
drive away(verb, expression, cut, check, separate)
2
drive back(verb, expression, cut, check, separate)
2
drive off(verb, expression, cut, separate, cool)
2
drop anchor(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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