178 entries under reduce topic. ×

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prevent(verb, stop, control, check, separate)
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retard(verb, stop, control, check)
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confine(verb, control, make, close, force)
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constrain(verb, stop, control, make, force)
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hold(verb, stop, control, place, keep)
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hold up(verb, expression, stop, check)
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set back(verb, expression, check, dismiss)
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restrict(verb, stop, control, check)
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bar(verb, stop, control, make, close)
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bit(verb, stop, control, check)
6
bottle up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
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brake(verb, control, check, restrain)
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discourage(verb, stop, control, check)
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frustrate(verb, stop, control, close, end)
6
handicap(verb, control, give, check)
6
thwart(verb, stop, control, separate)
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decelerate(verb, check, restrain, delay)
5
detain(hold, control, place, check, keep)
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hamper(verb, stop, trouble, control, close)
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interrupt(verb, stop, control, close, end)
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