Halt and Throw back

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

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Throw back is an antonym for halt.

Nearby Words: halted, halting, haltingly

Throw back verb - Throw back with a quick, light motion.

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Halt is an antonym for throw back in return to an earlier topic.

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