halt synonyms

stay check reduce prevent worst finish block defeat upset arrest stem restrict undermine oppose stall dam suppress curb deter overthrow foil crush interrupt inhibit restrain suspend terminate blockade override forbid preclude hinder counteract prohibit intercept overturn hamper constrain quell frustrate impede rout obstruct adjourn thwart clog subdue barricade extinguish repress quash confound contravene abate outwit baffle outdo punctuate disallow debar balk disconcert vanquish cut short pull up hold off discountenance break into discomfit put down intermit cut into

rest stop pause stand still