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What is another word for puts the lid on?

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To lower in volume

To attempt to subdue or put an end to (something)

To bring an end to, especially through the use of force

To prevent the publication of content considered offensive or unseemly

To cover or seal an opening

To bring to, or come to, an end

To reduce the strength or intensity of

To cancel or reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of

To stop operations or activity, especially due to failure

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Verb

To lower in volume

Verb

To attempt to subdue or put an end to (something)

Verb

To bring an end to, especially through the use of force

brings to an end

nips in the bud

puts the kibosh on

brings to naught

makes a mess of

plays havoc with

blows a hole in

makes a hash of

upsets the applecart

throws a spanner in the works

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

brings to screeching halt

puts a damper on

cooks someone's goose

drives underground

gives the run around

cramps one's style

dashes one's hope

stands in the way of

puts a brake on

interferes with

gets in the way

gets in the way of

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

puts the mockers on

puts the stopper on

defends against

takes wind out of

gives a hard time

destabilizes^US

destabilises^UK

throws monkey wrench in

steers clear of

puts a wrench in the works

drags your feet

gets the better of

stems the flow of

provides against

renders ineffective

steals a march on

beats someone to the draw

beats someone to the punch

take issue with

puts a spanner in the works

struggles against

puts up a fight against

beats someone to it

strives against

strangles at birth

halts in its tracks

makes an end of

brings to a close

throws a monkey wrench in the works

circumnavigates

wreaks havoc with

prevents from making progress

brings an end to

puts the damper on

runs counter to

throws a spoke in the wheel of

heads off at pass

acts in advance of

throws cold water on

takes out of play

puts the brakes on

ties one's hands

takes wind out of sails

pours cold water on

keeps at arm's length

drags through the mud

brings to an end to

makes a stand against

battles against

queers the pitch of

clips one's wings

pokes full of holes

gains control of

gains mastery over

takes the wind out of your sails

keeps under control

counterbalances

brings to a standstill

puts on back burner

throws a monkey wrench into

makes ineffective

compensates for

takes a stand against

speaks out against

sets your face against

refuses to accept

takes up arms against

locks horns with

rains on someone's parade

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Verb

To prevent the publication of content considered offensive or unseemly

prevents publication

refuses transmission

supervises communications

drops the iron curtain

Verb

To cover or seal an opening

Verb

To bring to, or come to, an end

brings to a close

calls a halt to

puts a period to

brings down curtain

brings to an end

comes to an end

draws to a close

nips in the bud

pulls the plug on

puts the finishing touches to

puts the finishing touch to

knocks something on the head

brings to a standstill

puts the stopper on

brings to a stop

puts the kibosh on

brings to a halt

brings to a conclusion

brings to an untimely end

comes to a stop

comes to a standstill

comes to a halt

ceases to exist

runs its course

comes to a close

becomes obsolete

becomes invalid

comes to the end

goes out the window

ties up loose ends

goes down the toilet

comes to a conclusion

carries through

brings to fruition

sets the seal on

crosses the line

gets on the wagon

kicks the habit

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Verb

To reduce the strength or intensity of

tranquillises^UK

tranquilizes^US

takes the edge off

takes the bite out

takes the sting out

makes less intense

puts a damper on

gets under control

nips in the bud

anaesthetizes^UK

anesthetizes^US

keeps under control

keeps a tight rein on

keeps the lid on

makes less active

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Verb

To cancel or reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure

Verb

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of

Verb

To stop operations or activity, especially due to failure

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puts the icing on the cake

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