9
prevent(verb, stop, neglect)
6
halt(noun, verb, stop, neglect)
5
stop(verb, neglect)
5
closedown
5
discourage(verb, stop, neglect)
2
cessation
1
calm(verb, adjective, stop, neglect)
1
conclusion
1
depress(verb, stop, neglect)
1
deter(verb, stop, check, neglect, inhibit)
1
dissuade(verb, stop, neglect)
1
hinder
1
suppress(verb, stop, neglect)
1
regulate
1
repress(verb, stop, neglect)
1
restrain
1
settle
1
soothe
1
stifle
1
subdue
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