| keep lid on(expression, idiom, stop, restrain, halt) |
| keep out(verb, expression, stop, reject, restrain) |
| limit(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| lock out(verb, expression, stop, reject, block) |
| miss out |
| negate(verb, stop, decline, reject, prevent) |
| neutralize(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| nip in the bud(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold) |
| ostracize(verb, stop, reject, restrain, block) |
| rebuff(verb, stop, hold, control, decline) |
| retard(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain) |
| rule |
| spike(verb, stop, decline, reject, restrain) |
| stymie(verb, stop, decline, separate, reject) |
| suspend(verb, stop, reject, dismiss, restrain) |
| terminate(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| throw cold water on(expression, idiom, stop, check, restrain) |
| X-out(verb, disregard, dismiss, ignore, neglect) |
| act like a wet blanket |
| annul(verb, stop, prevent, hinder, depress) |