224 entries under impede topic. ×

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bring to standstill(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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cease fire(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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cool it(verb, expression, stop, close, end)
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cork(verb, stop, control, make, force)
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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, delay, hinder, burden)
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cut back(expression, control, reduce, restrain, delay)
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cut down(expression, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate)
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cut short(expression, stop, control, close, end)
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decrease(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
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desist(verb, stop, close, end, decline)
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draw up(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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drop anchor(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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ease off(expression, stop, reduce, restrain, delay)
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embog(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate)
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fetter(verb, control, check, restrain, delay)
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foil(verb, stop, control, separate, reduce)
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gag(verb, stop, hold, control, end)
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hit the brakes(expression, idiom, reduce, restrain, delay)
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