clamp down
verb
as in to turn back
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- turn back
- brake
- rein (in)
- hold back
- check
- arrest
- squash
- stamp
- squelch
- stunt
- suppress
- staunch
- suspend
- stanch
- pause
- stay
- delay
- cut off
- suspend
- stem
- block
- hinder
- shut off
- cut out
- call
- dam
- lay off
- obstruct
- blockade
- impede
- abort
- close (down)
- detain
- abolish
- destroy
- ruin
- kill
- annul
- snuff
- scuttle
- break off
- hold
- dissolve
- leave off
- deactivate
- demolish
- break up
- kibosh
- complete
- finish
- pack (up or in)
- end
- stop
- can
- halt
- give over
- cease
- desist (from)
- conclude
- discontinue
- knock off
- quit
- drop
- break
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- continue
- keep up
- follow through (with)
- run on
- proceed
- progress
- carry on
- advance
- stir
- drive
- propel
- actuate
- impel