129 entries under restrain topic. ×

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obstruct(verb, control, block, curb)
4
overcome(verb, crush, block, curb)
4
snuff out(verb, expression, crush, curb)
4
stagnate(verb, decline, prevent, idle)
4
trammel(verb, quiet, suppress, prevent)
3
constipate(verb, close, decline, prevent)
3
cut off(verb, expression, calm, dull, quiet)
3
depress(verb, dull, quiet, reduce)
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hold down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, make)
3
keep secret(verb, expression, idiom, cover)
3
overpower(verb, crush, block, curb)
3
restrict(verb, stop, control, quiet, check)
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stamp out(verb, expression, crush, curb)
2
annihilate(verb, crush, curb, suppress)
2
chasten(verb, crush, block, curb)
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cool(verb, control, dull, check, reduce)
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cork up(verb, expression, close, curb)
2
dry up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, calm)
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dummy up(verb, expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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lock(verb, crush, block, curb)
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