brake
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Sense: Noun: method used to slow something
Synonyms:
deterrent Collocations, hurdle Collocations, obstacle Collocations, impediment, restraint Collocations, discouragement, dissuasion, hindrance Collocations, obstruction, block Collocations
Sense: Verb: apply brakes
Synonyms:
slow down, slow Collocations, decelerate, stop Collocations, halt Collocations, reduce speed, bring sth to a stop, bring sth to a halt, put the brakes on, apply the brakes, apply the handbrake, put the handbrake on, retard Collocations