253 entries under verb topic. ×

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