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253 entries under verb topic. ×
| dam(stop, restrain, halt, block) | |
| dawdle(hold, keep, block, stay) | |
| defeat(check, top, resist, deny) | |
| defend(separate, secure, prevent, resist) | |
| defend against(expression, stop, reject, disregard) | |
| deny(reject, disregard, oppose, dismiss) | |
| detain(hold, keep, block, stay) | |
| dilly-dally(hold, keep, block, stay) | |
| disallow(reject, disregard, oppose, dismiss) | |
| disappoint(prevent, avoid, fool, thwart) | |
| discontinue(stop, reject, halt, delay) | |
| disown(cut, separate, cool, prevent) | |
| dispute(cut, separate, cool, prevent) | |
| disregard(reject, dismiss, slight, ignore) | |
| divert(stop, check, separate, restrain) | |
| dodge(block, prevent, avoid, resist) | |
| drag(hold, keep, block, stay) | |
| duel(cut, separate, cool, prevent) | |
| eject(reject, halt, delay, stay) | |
| eliminate(reject, dismiss, halt, delay) |
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