190 entries under deter topic. ×

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forfend(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
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hold(verb, stop, control, attack, keep)
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refuse(verb, stop, attack, decline, separate)
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reject(verb, stop, decline, separate, dismiss)
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maintain(verb, stop, hold, attack, oppose)
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stymie(verb, stop, close, check, decline)
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bridle(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
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chill(verb, stop, check, keep, oppose)
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clog(verb, stop, hold, close, check)
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continue(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
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encumber(verb, hold, keep, block, delay)
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fight(verb, hold, attack, separate, maintain)
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hold up(verb, expression, stop, break, close)
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interfere(verb, stop, hold, break, check)
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keep back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
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turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check)
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withhold(verb, stop, hold, control, check)
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battle(verb, stop, hold, attack, maintain)
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cease(verb, stop, restrain, hinder, impede)
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choke(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
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