Synonyms of 'brake'

brake

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(noun) in the sense of control

Definition

something that slows down or stops progress

Illness had put a brake on his progress.

Synonyms

control

There are to be tighter controls on land speculation.

check

There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.

curb

He called for much stricter curbs on spending.

restraint

A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power.

constraint

Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints.

rein

He wrapped his horse's reins round his left wrist.

damper

He put a damper on our hopes.

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(verb) in the sense of slow

Definition

to slow down or cause to slow down, by or as if by using a brake

She braked to a halt and switched off.

Synonyms

slow

The car slowed down as they passed customs.

decelerate

The driver kept accelerating and decelerating.

reduce speed

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in the sense of check

Definition

a means to ensure against fraud or error

There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.

Synonyms

control,

limitation,

restraint,

constraint,

rein,

obstacle,

curb,

obstruction,

stoppage,

inhibition,

impediment,

hindrance,

damper

in the sense of constraint

Definition

something that limits a person's freedom of action

Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints.

Synonyms

restriction,

limitation,

curb,

rein,

deterrent,

hindrance,

damper,

check

in the sense of curb

Definition

something that restrains or holds back

He called for much stricter curbs on spending.

Synonyms

restraint,

control,

check,

brake,

limitation,

rein,

deterrent,

bridle

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branch off
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twist someone around your finger

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mat or matt?

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mat

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Thyme passed, and still she did not appear. Time passed, and still she did not appear.

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The business made a small profit in the first year. The business made a small prophet in the first year.

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Synonyms of 'brake'

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