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What is another word for putting the brakes on?

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Present participle for to restrain or to keep in check

Present participle for to cause to proceed or move at a slower pace

Present participle for to reduce in extent or quantity

Verb

Present participle for to restrain or to keep in check

keeping in check

keeping the lid on

keeping a tight rein on

keeping a lid on

keeping under control

bringing to screeching halt

keeping tight rein on

stemming the flow of

putting a limit on

keeping within bounds

tranquilizing^US

setting limits on

imposing limits on

keeping in line

tranquillising^UK

taking the edge off

holding in check

putting a damper on

taking the sting out

making cutbacks in

interfering with

putting a brake on

taking the bite out

cutting back on

putting a lid on

getting the better of

putting half nelson on

nipping in the bud

bringing under control

placing a limit on

putting damper on

making less intense

putting the lid on

putting a ceiling on

ratcheting down

gaining control over

gaining mastery over

immobilizing^US

immobilising^UK

setting a limit on

biting one's lip

keeping feeling inside oneself

neutralizing^US

keeping control of

keeping on a string

keeping a rein on

neutralising^UK

bringing into line

laying down the law to someone

getting under control

taking the bite out of

taking the sting out of

making reasonable

making reductions in

meeting halfway

taking the heat off

slackening pace

making less active

taking sting out

patching things up

growing smaller

becoming smaller

standing in the way of

bringing to a standstill

playing for time

putting a spoke in someone's wheel

internalizing^US

cracking down on

clamping down on

internalising^UK

cutting down on

keeping within limits

keeping to a minimum

keeping at a minimum

cutting in price

lowering in price

drawing the line on

lowering the price of

putting on sale

getting a grip on

keeping under wraps

offering at a giveaway price

rendering worthless

reducing the price of

taking tough action

limiting to a fixed amount

restricting the consumption of

transmogrifying

defending against

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Verb

Present participle for to cause to proceed or move at a slower pace

Verb

Present participle for to reduce in extent or quantity

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putting the chill on

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putting the boot into

putting the boot in

putting the bite on someone for

putting the bite on

putting the arm on

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