2
hold in check(expression, idiom, restraint)
2
hold in leash(expression, idiom, restraint)
2
hush
2
impede(verb, stop, hold, control, check)
2
imprison(verb, take, make, force, keep)
2
interfere(verb, stop, hold, check, keep)
2
interrupt(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
2
keep dark(expression, idiom, concealment)
2
keep lid on(expression, idiom, control, make, force)
2
keep mum(expression, hide, stash, stow)
2
keep out(expression, stop, take, keep, maintain)
2
keep snug(expression, idiom, concealment)
2
keep to oneself(verb, expression, idiom, cover, keep)
2
kill(verb, keep, dismiss, ignore, suppress)
2
lay under restraint(expression, idiom, restraint)
2
lock up(verb, expression, stop, take, cover)
2
miss out
2
moderate(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
2
negative(verb, decline, reject, oppose, refuse)
2
nix(verb, stop, decline, reject, dismiss)
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