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What is another word for puts a brake on?

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To slow the growth or progress of, or to keep under control

To hamper or get in the way of

To bring to an end

To set, or to serve as, a limit to

Verb

To slow the growth or progress of, or to keep under control

keeps under control

brings to a standstill

interferes with

nips in the bud

stands in the way of

stems the flow of

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

keeps the lid on

keeps within bounds

brings under control

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

throws a spanner in the works

keeps a tight rein on

bites one's lip

internalizes^US

internalises^UK

keeps control of

keeps on a string

keeps under wraps

keeps feeling inside oneself

puts a limit on

puts the brakes on

keeps tight rein on

brings to screeching halt

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Verb

To hamper or get in the way of

interferes with

stands in the way of

gets in the way

gets in the way of

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

throws a spanner in the works

gives a hard time

cramps one's style

brings to screeching halt

stems the flow of

nips in the bud

puts the kibosh on

puts the lid on

upsets the applecart

gives the run around

dashes one's hope

comes to a standstill

puts the mockers on

puts the stopper on

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

steers clear of

circumnavigates

takes wind out of

defends against

cooks someone's goose

throws monkey wrench in

halts in its tracks

throws a monkey wrench in the works

makes an end of

brings to a close

prevents from making progress

takes out of play

puts the brakes on

puts a damper on

puts the damper on

brings an end to

gets the better of

throws a spoke in the wheel of

drags your feet

throws cold water on

ties one's hands

wreaks havoc with

takes wind out of sails

pours cold water on

takes the wind out of your sails

brings to a standstill

puts half nelson on

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Verb

To bring to an end

brings to an end

nips in the bud

Verb

To set, or to serve as, a limit to

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