12
arrest(verb, stop, hold, take, control)
12
encumber(verb, hold, delay, curb, limit)
11
foil(verb, stop, control, reduce, ruin)
11
bound(verb, control, check, reduce, mark)
11
chain(verb, hold, control, cover, check)
11
cool(verb, stop, hold, calm, control)
11
delay(verb, stop, hold, control, keep)
11
frustrate(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
11
preclude(verb, stop, control, check, decline)
11
prohibit(verb, stop, order, set, charge)
11
retard(verb, stop, hold, control, check)
10
forbid(verb, stop, order, set, charge)
10
imprison(verb, hold, take, control, keep)
10
tie(verb, stop, hold, control, cover)
9
constrict(verb, hold, control, cover, check)
9
moderate(verb, stop, calm, control, order)
9
oppose(verb, stop, control, check, decline)
9
regulate(verb, calm, control, order, quiet)
9
tame(verb, stop, control, beat, check)
8
choke(verb, stop, control, quiet, check)
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