209 entries under pause topic. ×

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soften(verb, reduce, release, decrease, lessen)
5
take a break(verb, expression, idiom, delay, rest)
4
close down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, close, end)
4
hold at bay(expression, idiom, close, end, complete)
3
call it a day(verb, expression, idiom, hold, break)
3
dissolve(verb, activity, drop, close, go)
3
drop it(verb, expression, interjection, delay, rest)
3
hesitate(verb, restrain, delay, stay, suppress)
3
idle(verb, cause, restrain, halt, delay)
3
let up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, close, end)
3
release(noun, verb, break, reduce, ease)
3
repose(noun, verb, calm, break, drop)
3
shake(verb, end, cut, check, separate)
3
stand still(expression, idiom, close, end, complete)
2
abeyance(noun, calm, break, close, quiet)
2
adjourn(verb, activity, close, end, complete)
2
bring to an end(verb, expression, idiom, hold, break)
2
calm(noun, verb, break, quiet, smooth)
2
calm down(verb, expression, calm, subdue, rest)
2
cease fire(verb, expression, close, end, complete)
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