stop
verb (PREVENT) /stɒp/
/stɑːp/ (-pp-)Definition
B1 [T] to prevent someone from doing something: If she really wants to leave, I don't understand what's stopping her. [+ -ing verb] They've put barriers up to stop people (from) getting through. Something must be done to stop the fighting.Preventing and impedingLimiting and restricting stop a cheque UK (US stop payment on a check) › to tell your bank not to deal with a cheque which you have written, so that the money is not paid from your bank accountBanks and bank accounts
(Definition of stop verb (PREVENT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- avoid verb
- avoidable adjective
- bar noun (PREVENTING)
- be a drag on sb/sth idiom
- block sth out phrasal verb (STOP FROM PASSING)
- hamper verb
- have sb/sth hanging round your neck idiom
- head sth off phrasal verb
- hinder verb
- hold/keep sb/sth at bay idiom
- overcome verb (UNABLE TO ACT)
- paralyse verb
- preclude verb
- prejudice verb
- prevent verb
- stifle verb (PREVENT HAPPENING)
- subdue verb
- suppress verb (PREVENT)
- suppressor noun
- thwart verb
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