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stony-broke (adj)
stony-faced (adj)
stony-hearted (adj)
stooge (n)
stool (n)
stoop (v)
stooping (adj)
stop (n)
stop (v)
stop by (v)
stop off (n)
stop out (v)
stop press (n)
stop short (v)
stop talking (v)
stop thinking about (v)
stop up (v)
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stop (v)
Synonyms: discontinue, end, bring to an end, bring to a close, bring to a standstill, bring to a halt

Antonym: begin


Synonyms: prevent, impede, hinder, prohibit, obstruct, bar, ban

Antonym: permit


Synonyms: end, finish, come to an end, be over, break off, cease, peter out

Antonym: begin


Synonyms: pause, interrupt, break off, stop off, take a break, adjourn, halt, rest
Synonyms: block, block up, block off, obstruct, plug, plug up, stop up
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