Putting a cork in


Synonyms for putting a cork in
verb stop, cause to stop

bar
suspend
end
arrest
terminate
stop
stem
adjourn
stall
cease
interrupt

curb
impede
deter
hamper
block
break off
obstruct
punctuate
pause
balk
rest

frustrate
desist
stay
check
wait
cut short
draw up
hold back
pull up
intermit
blow the whistle on

bring to an end
bring to standstill
call it a day
cease fire
close down
come to an end
cool it
drop anchor
hold at bay
put a cork in
stand still

Antonyms for putting a cork in

permit
commence
aid
further
stimulate
urge
assist
restart
carry out
open

allow
continue
go
begin
start
encourage
let go
initiate
advance
help

keep on
support
promote
do
carry on
forge
forward
push
speak smoothly

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