2
rein in(expression, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate)
2
restrain(verb, hold, keep, reduce, delay)
2
restrict(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate)
2
retardate(verb, check, reduce, restrain, delay)
2
sewer
2
slab(noun, sludge)
2
slack
2
slob
2
slurry
2
smear
2
soot
2
stall(noun, verb, check, reduce, restrain)
2
stunt(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate)
2
wash
2
waste(noun, refuse, soil)
1
absorb(verb, hold, mean, cover, concern)
1
addle
1
adhere
1
affect(verb, hold, mean, cover, concern)
1
apprehend(verb, hold, keep, delay, impede)
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