208 entries under delay topic. ×

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back-water(verb, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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baffle(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
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cool it(verb, expression, stop, close, end)
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counteract(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain)
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cramp(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
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crimp(verb, check, hinder, burden)
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cut back(expression, control, reduce, restrain)
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cut down(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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dally(verb, stop, stay, rest)
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decrease(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
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desist(verb, stop, close, end, decline)
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diminish(verb, control, check, reduce, restrain)
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discontinue(end, halt, shake, wait)
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ease off(expression, stop, reduce, restrain)
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embog(verb, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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fend off(verb, expression, control, cut, check)
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fetter(verb, control, check, restrain)
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hang(verb, stop, stay, rest)
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hang onto your hat(expression, idiom, stop, stay)
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hit the brakes(expression, idiom, reduce, restrain)
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