Bringing to a standstill


Synonyms for bringing to a standstill
verb prevent, stop

hinder
withstand
resist
curb

contain
restrain
control
dam

stay
arrest
oppose
check

hold back
bring to a standstill

Antonyms for bringing to a standstill

aid
assist
liberate

release
cause
abet

encourage
help
let go

Synonyms
verb stop

quit
end
halt

stay
arrest
stall

cease
cancel
check

bring to a standstill
call a halt to
put a stop to

Antonyms

commence
permit
continue

begin
start
advance

go
allow
help

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