Arrest and Balk

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Arrest verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.

Usage example: cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion

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Balk and arrest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Balk" instead the word "Arrest" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Balk noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: the extravagant centerpiece proved to be a balk to the flow of conversation

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Arrest and balk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arrest" instead the word "Balk" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: balked, balky, balking

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