22 words & definitions
| clog |
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
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| abrupt |
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
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| curtail |
To stop, reduce or limit something.
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| stuck |
Unable to move.
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| deadlock |
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
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| shackle |
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively
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| avert |
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
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| derail |
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
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| deter |
To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.
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| dissuade |
To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.
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| impede |
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
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| impediment |
Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.
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| intervene |
To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome.
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| pardon |
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
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| relinquish |
To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.
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| subside |
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.
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| verdict |
An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion.
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| sidestep |
To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it.
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| intercept |
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
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| kibosh |
When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.
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| hiatus |
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.
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| mortality |
The state of being human and not living for ever
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