Check and Stem

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

Usage example: a tree finally checked the skidding car

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Stem is a synonym for check. In some cases you can use "Stem" instead a verb "Check".

Nearby Words: checked, checking, checkup, checker, checklist

Stem verb - Stop the flow of a liquid.

Usage example: stem the tide

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Check is a synonym for stem in stop topic. You can use "Check" instead a verb "Stem", if it concerns topics such as prevent, staunch.

small	small check	small stem
massive	massive check	massive stem

In the case of Flanderization, can sometimes stem from a Character Check.

Source: Forgot Flanders Could Do That

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