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abrupt
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adjective
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Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way |
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avert
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verb
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To avoid or dodge a difficult situation. |
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clog
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verb
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To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped. |
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curtail
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verb
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To stop, reduce or limit something. |
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deadlock
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noun
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A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences |
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derail
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verb
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To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course. |
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deter
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verb
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To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences. |
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dissuade
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verb
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To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action. |
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impede
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verb
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To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process. |
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impediment
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noun
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Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle. |
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intercept
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verb
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To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination. |
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intervene
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verb
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To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome. |
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kibosh
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verb
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When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances. |
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pardon
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verb
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To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings. |
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relinquish
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verb
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To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility. |
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shackle
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verb
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Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively |
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sidestep
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verb
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To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it. |
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stuck
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adjective
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Unable to move. |
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subside
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verb
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To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level. |
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verdict
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noun
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An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion. |
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