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What is another word for put a brake on?

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Verb

To frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim

put the kibosh on

cramp one's style

dash one's hope

stand in the way of

upset the applecart

give the run around

render null and void

throw a spanner in the works

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

get in the way of

stem the flow of

keep under control

bring to screeching halt

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

bring under control

give a hard time

come to a standstill

keep within limits

place a limit on

keep a tight rein on

draw the line on

bring to an end

bring to a standstill

put a spoke in someone's wheel

put the stopper on

put the mockers on

take wind out of

play havoc with

get the better of

bring to naught

throw monkey wrench in

put a wrench in the works

be a hindrance to

queer someone's pitch

put a damper on

provide against

render ineffective

struggle against

beat someone to the draw

be all Greek to

put a spanner in the works

beat someone to the punch

make ineffective

make someone scratch their head

beat someone to it

set someone thinking

go to your head

put up a fight against

steal a march on

bring to a close

halt in its tracks

throw a monkey wrench in the works

strangle at birth

prevent from making progress

bring an end to

put the damper on

wreak havoc with

throw a spoke in the wheel of

throw cold water on

gain control of

gain mastery over

put the brakes on

take out of play

be one step ahead of

act in advance of

head off at pass

take wind out of sails

pour cold water on

put on back burner

tie one's hands

keep at arm's length

throw a monkey wrench into

drag through the mud

make a stand against

bring to an end to

clip one's wings

queer the pitch of

poke full of holes

cause to be at a stand

throw off balance

make your head spin

mess with one's head

cook someone's goose

spike someone's guns

take the wind out of your sails

be an antidote to

turn thumbs down

fly in the face of

rain on someone's parade

dig in your heels

be in defiance of

take issue with

refuse to accept

be in opposition to

lock horns with

take up arms against

set your face against

take a stand against

speak out against

give someone a drubbing

be victorious over

wipe off the map

make mincemeat of

bring someone to their knees

run rings around

put someone in their place

blow out of the water

wipe the floor with

give someone a hiding

trample underfoot

take to the cleaners

turn inside out

boggle the mind of

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“In any case these strong sociogenic ties put a brake on extreme creative approaches, radicalism and artism.”

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put a call through to

put a bomb under

put a bold face on it

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