Scupper and Stop

Scupper

Scupper verb - Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
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Synonyms for Scupper

Stop and scupper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stop" instead a verb "Scupper".

Nearby Words: scuppered, scuppering

Stop

Stop verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.

Scupper and stop are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Scupper" instead a verb "Stop". informal substitute

Nearby Words: stopped, stopper, stopping, stopover

Common collocations

plans scupper plans stop plans
attempts scupper attempts stop attempts
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