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Contexts

To cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck

To avoid providing a clear answer or statement

Verb

To cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck

interferes with

puts the kibosh on

cramps one's style

puts on back burner

throws a monkey wrench into

throws a spanner in the works

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

nips in the bud

puts the lid on

puts a brake on

upsets the applecart

dashes one's hope

stands in the way of

renders null and void

gets in the way

gets in the way of

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

brings to an end

puts the stopper on

puts the mockers on

takes wind out of

makes a mess of

defends against

plays havoc with

puts a damper on

blows a hole in

gets the better of

gives a hard time

brings to naught

destabilizes^US

destabilises^UK

throws monkey wrench in

steers clear of

puts a wrench in the works

steals a march on

provides against

stems the flow of

drags your feet

throws cold water on

beats someone to it

makes ineffective

beats someone to the draw

beats someone to the punch

renders ineffective

pours cold water on

take issue with

puts a spanner in the works

struggles against

puts up a fight against

makes a hash of

strives against

makes an end of

brings to a close

brings an end to

halts in its tracks

throws a monkey wrench in the works

strangles at birth

circumnavigates

prevents from making progress

ties one's hands

puts the damper on

heads off at pass

acts in advance of

gains control of

gains mastery over

throws a spoke in the wheel of

takes out of play

puts the brakes on

wreaks havoc with

counterbalances

takes wind out of sails

keeps at arm's length

brings to screeching halt

drags through the mud

acts like a wet blanket

brings to an end to

makes a stand against

battles against

queers the pitch of

clips one's wings

compensates for

pokes full of holes

cooks someone's goose

keeps under control

takes the wind out of your sails

brings to a standstill

puts half nelson on

takes a stand against

speaks out against

sets your face against

refuses to accept

takes up arms against

locks horns with

renders invalid

rains on someone's parade

turns thumbs down

flies in the face of

puts someone in their place

wipes off the map

brings someone to their knees

brings to knees

blows out of the water

runs rings around

turns inside out

gives someone a hiding

wipes the floor with

makes mincemeat of

tramples underfoot

gives someone a drubbing

takes to the cleaners

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Verb

To avoid providing a clear answer or statement

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Nearby Words

gives the rundown

gives the rundown on

gives the sack to

gives the seal of approval to

gives the show away

gives the skinny on

gives the runaround

gives the right to

gives the right of

gives the right

gives the resources to

gives the red light to

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