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What is another word for put a brake on?

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Verb

To impede the work or progress of

stem the flow of

throw a spanner in the works

stand in the way of

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

get in the way of

keep under control

bring to a standstill

keep the lid on

bring to screeching halt

keep within bounds

cramp one's style

come to a standstill

bring to an end

give a hard time

bring under control

put a spoke in someone's wheel

place a limit on

keep within limits

keep a tight rein on

draw the line on

render null and void

upset the applecart

dash one's hope

give the run around

put the kibosh on

put the brakes on

get the better of

gain mastery over

tranquillize^UK

impose limits on

cramp someone's style

be a hindrance to

tie someone's hands

gain control of

put half nelson on

throw cold water on

put a damper on

pour cold water on

keep at arm's length

keep from happening

strangle at birth

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

keep feeling inside oneself

gain control over

keep control of

keep on a string

bring an end to

prevent from making progress

tie one's hands

keep tight rein on

bring into line

queer someone's pitch

throw a spoke in the wheel of

put the brakes on

take out of play

get bogged down

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

put at a disadvantage

slam on the brakes

place at a disadvantage

put a ceiling on

give disadvantage

lay down the law to someone

put out of commission

keep under wraps

defend yourself

find a solution to

find an answer to

reach a standstill

make it impossible for

make it impracticable for

make impossible

draw to a stand

make impracticable

break the habit of

head off at pass

act like a wet blanket

safeguard against

defend oneself against

protect against

avoid doing something

resist the temptation to

take the pledge

give a wide berth to

have nothing to do with

go on the wagon

take severe measures against

take stern measures against

come down on like a ton of bricks

come down heavily on

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put a bold face on it

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