| Main Entry: |
check |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
hinder, restrain |
Synonyms: |
arrest,
baffle,
bar,
bit, bottleneck, bridle, checkmate,
choke,
circumvent,
constrain,
control,
counteract,
curb, cut short,
delay,
discourage,
foil,
frustrate,
halt,
harness,
hold,
hold back, hold down, hold in,
impede,
inhibit,
interrupt, keep back,
limit,
moderate, neutralize, nip in the bud,
obstruct,
obviate,
pause, play for time,
preclude,
prevent,
rebuff,
reduce, rein in,
repress, repulse,
retard, slacken pace, slow down,
snub, squelch,
stay,
stop,
suppress,
tame,
terminate,
thwart,
withhold
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Antonyms: |
aid, allow, assist, expedite, help, indulge, liberate, permit
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