85 entries under hold topic. ×

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stand(noun, verb, support, break)
17
stop(verb, calm, break, close)
15
dawdle(verb, check, keep, block)
14
obstruct(verb, stop, close, force)
12
temporize(verb, stop, time, keep)
12
hinder(verb, adjective, stop, close)
11
halt(verb, stop, break, drop)
10
arrest(verb, stop, calm, close)
10
check(verb, stop, close, end)
10
dilly-dally(verb, keep, block, stay)
10
hamper(verb, stop, close, end)
10
interrupt(verb, stop, close, end)
10
stay(verb, stop, break, drop)
10
tarry(verb, stop, break, drop)
8
put off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, keep)
8
quit(verb, action, break, drop)
7
drag(verb, keep, block, delay)
6
defer(verb, check, keep, block)
6
filibuster(noun, verb, stop, check)
6
impede(verb, stop, close, end)
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