possible profanity
6
parry(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist)
6
upset(verb, stop, control, direct, ruin)
5
brake(verb, stop, close, halt, block)
5
contravene(verb, break, check, disregard, correct)
5
dishearten(verb, stop, upset, fail, prevent)
5
elude(verb, stop, disregard, halt, ignore)
5
encumber(verb, restrain, block, delay, curb)
5
evade(verb, stop, restrain, prevent, avoid)
5
foul up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, check)
5
halt(verb, stop, hold, control, close)
5
interfere with(verb, expression, stop, close, halt)
5
obviate(verb, stop, hold, control, separate)
5
prohibit(verb, stop, check, restrain, halt)
5
repel(verb, stop, check, attack, separate)
5
transversal(adjective, cross, upright, over, horizontal)
5
transverse(verb, adjective, travel, horizontal)
5
undermine(verb, challenge, weaken, opposition, hindrance)
5
withstand(verb, stop, check, attack, separate)
4
Cross
4
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