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| cessation |
(noun) a bringing or coming to an end; a halt |
| commence |
(verb) to begin |
| deter |
(verb) to prevent or discourage from acting, by means of fear or doubt |
| hamper |
(verb) to prevent from moving freely or making progress; to limit
(noun) A large basket, usually with a cover. |
| obstruction |
(noun) something that blocks or gets in the way; an obstacle |
| preclude |
(verb) to make impossible or unlikely; to prevent |
| procrastinate |
(verb) to delay; to put off doing something |
| scuttle |
(verb) to run or move with short, hurried movements; to scurry |
| subside |
(verb) to sink to a lower or more normal level or to become less active or intense |
| thwart |
(verb) to prevent from taking place; frustrate; block |
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