| restrain(close, halt, block, bar, ban) |
| restrict(verb, restrain, halt, block, hinder) |
| rule out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, restrain, halt) |
| shut out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, restrain, halt) |
| spike(verb, restrain, halt, block, prevent) |
| stymie(verb, restrain, halt, block, prevent) |
| taboo(verb, restrain, halt, block, prevent) |
| throw cold water on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, cool) |
| tie up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cool, restrain) |
| veto(verb, restrain, halt, block, prevent) |
| zing(verb, cool, restrain, halt, block) |
| abuse |
| alarm(scare, frighten, terrify) |
| amaze(scare, frighten, terrify) |
| appall(scare, frighten, terrify) |
| astonish(scare, frighten, terrify) |
| astound(scare, frighten, terrify) |
| bad mouth |
| badmouth |
| bang up |