| check(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain) |
| control(verb, stop, reduce, restrain, halt) |
| curb(verb, stop, control, check, reduce) |
| bridle(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| harness(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| reef(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) |
| rein |
| restrain(verb, stop, control, reduce, decrease) |
| brake(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) |
| constrain(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce) |
| curtail(verb, control, reduce, restrain, delay) |
| delay(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain) |
| detain(verb, reduce, restrain, delay, moderate) |
| draw rein |
| hinder(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain) |
| hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, control) |
| hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, reduce) |
| impede(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain) |
| inhibit(verb, stop, control, check, reduce) |
| moderate(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain) |