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elude(verb, block, prevent, avoid, resist)
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encumber(verb, hold, keep, block, stay)
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ensnare(verb, prevent, avoid, fool, thwart)
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estop
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extend
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fight off(verb, expression, check, reject, disregard)
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file(verb, reject, halt, delay, stay)
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