n. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: ARREST 1, halt, interrupt, stall, stay
Related Words: cease, desist, discontinue, stop; repress, suppress; circumvent, foil, frustrate, thwart
Antonyms: expedite
2
Synonyms: RESTRAIN 1, bit, bridle, constrain, curb, hold back, hold down, hold in, inhibit, withhold
Related Words: baffle, balk; obviate, preclude, prevent
Antonyms: accelerate ( of speed ); advance ( as of hopes, plans ); release ( of feelings, energies )
3
Synonyms: TRY 1, examine, prove, test
4
Synonyms: AGREE 4, accord, conform, correspond, dovetail, ||gee, go, jibe, square, tally