| Main Entry: | cripple |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | hinder action, progress |
Synonyms: |
bring to standstill, cramp, damage, destroy, halt, hamstring, impair, put out of action, ruin, spoil, stifle, vitiate |
Antonyms: |
aid, allow, assist, capacitate, encourage, help |
| Main Entry: | halt |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | stop, cause to stop |
Synonyms: |
adjourn, arrest, balk, bar, block, blow the whistle on, break off, bring to an end, bring to standstill, call it a day, cease, cease fire, check, close down, come to an end, cool it, curb*, cut short, desist, deter, draw up, drop anchor, end, frustrate, hamper, hold at bay, hold back, impede, intermit, interrupt, obstruct, pause, pull up, punctuate, put a cork in, rest, stall, stand still, stay, stem, stop, suspend, terminate, wait |
Antonyms: |
carry on, continue, forge, forward, push |
| Main Entry: | stem |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | prevent, stop |
Synonyms: |
arrest, bring to a standstill, check, contain, control, curb, dam, hinder, hold back, oppose, resist, restrain, stay, withstand |
Antonyms: |
abet, aid, encourage, help |
| Main Entry: | belay |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | stop |
Synonyms: |
arrest, bring to a standstill, call a halt to, cancel, cease, check, end, halt, put a stop to, quit, stall, stay |