Hold back and Stem

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Hold back

Hold back verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

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Stem is a synonym for hold back. In some cases you can use "Stem" instead a verb "Hold back".

Stem

Stem verb - Remove the stem from.

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

Mutual synonyms

block
hold
check
control
obstruct
stall
contain
dam
stop
bar
impede
halt
delay
retard
stay
hinder
arrest
restrain
slow
curb

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