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What is another word for lose steam?

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Verb

To cause to proceed or move at a slower pace

put the brakes on

get in the way of

stand in the way of

throw a spanner in the works

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

bring to screeching halt

cramp one's style

give a hard time

cramp someone's style

deliver a blow to

tie someone's hands

impose limits on

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

slam on the anchors

put on the brakes

slam on the brakes

put the kibosh on

drag through the mud

clip one's wings

queer the pitch of

poke full of holes

bring to a standstill

reduce in speed

stem the flow of

keep under control

be a hindrance to

keep within bounds

keep a tight rein on

keep the lid on

give the run around

put at a disadvantage

place at a disadvantage

put the stopper on

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

prevent from making progress

take wind out of

get bogged down

tie one's hands

give disadvantage

put out of commission

queer someone's pitch

throw a spoke in the wheel of

put the brakes on

take out of play

throw cold water on

make it impossible for

make it impracticable for

make impossible

keep tight rein on

upset the applecart

pour cold water on

put a damper on

dash one's hope

bring to an end

bring to a stop

make impracticable

do a disservice to

give a disadvantage to

put in an unfavourable position

treat unfavourably

inflict a handicap on

bring to a halt

place a limit on

keep within limits

draw the line on

put a spoke in someone's wheel

throw a monkey wrench into

put on back burner

put a restriction on

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“The Committee fears that the processes used at the moment will lose steam during the transition period prior to the launch of the new system in 2006 and may even peter out entirely or stagnate.”

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loses the affection of

loses the handle

loses their interest

loses the point

loses the thread

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