Thesaurus / nip bud
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synonyms for nip bud
- avert
- avoid
- bar
- block
- counter
- forbid
- forestall
- halt
- hamper
- hinder
- impede
- inhibit
- limit
- preclude
- prohibit
- put an end to
- restrain
- restrict
- rule out
- stop
- thwart
- ward off
- anticipate
- arrest
- baffle
- balk
- check
- chill
- cool
- cork
- counteract
- dam
- debar
- foil
- forfend
- frustrate
- intercept
- interdict
- interrupt
- obstruct
- obviate
- repress
- retard
- dead-end
- defend against
- head off
- hold back
- hold off
- keep lid on
- nip in the bud
- put a stop to
- shut out
- stave off
- turn aside
- mar
- taint
- annihilate
- blast
- crush
- damage
- dash
- decay
- disappoint
- frustrate
- injure
- nullify
- shrivel
- spoil
- trash
- wither
- wreck
- foul up
- glitch up
- mess up
- nip in the bud
- arrest
- control
- curb
- halt
- prevent
- reduce
- stop
- baffle
- bar
- bit
- bottleneck
- bridle
- checkmate
- choke
- circumvent
- constrain
- counteract
- delay
- discourage
- foil
- frustrate
- harness
- hold
- impede
- inhibit
- interrupt
- limit
- moderate
- neutralize
- obstruct
- obviate
- pause
- preclude
- rebuff
- repress
- repulse
- retard
- snub
- squelch
- stay
- suppress
- tame
- terminate
- thwart
- withhold
- cut short
- hold back
- hold down
- hold in
- keep back
- nip in the bud
- play for time
- rein in
- slacken pace
- slow down
- anticipate
- avert
- avoid
- counteract
- foil
- forestall
- halt
- hold off
- preclude
- put an end to
- rule out
- thwart
- ward off
- arrest
- baffle
- balk
- bar
- block
- check
- chill
- cool
- cork
- counter
- dam
- debar
- forbid
- forfend
- frustrate
- hamper
- hinder
- impede
- inhibit
- intercept
- interdict
- interrupt
- limit
- obstruct
- obviate
- prohibit
- repress
- restrain
- restrict
- retard
- stop
- ward
- defend against
- head off
- hold back
- keep lid on
- nip in the bud
- put a stop to
- shut out
- stave off
- turn aside
antonyms for nip bud
MOST RELEVANT
- aid
- assist
- build
- compliment
- encourage
- fix
- grow
- help
- improve
- inspirit
- mend
- praise
- repair
- unwrinkle
- bless
- guard
- prosper
- protect
- aid
- allow
- assist
- continue
- encourage
- help
- let go
- abet
- advance
- approve
- facilitate
- forward
- free
- permit
- release
- expedite
- indulge
- liberate
- aid
- assist
- forward
- help
- support
- abet
- advance
- allow
- approve
- continue
- encourage
- expedite
- facilitate
- free
- heat
- let go
- liberate
- open
- permit
- promote
- push
- release
- unblock
- warm
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How to use nip bud in a sentence
By a voice he saith: Hear me, ye divine offspring, and bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters.
THE BIBLE, DOUAY-RHEIMS VERSIONVARIOUSWhen they shall rush in unto Jacob, Israel shall blossom and bud, and they shall fill the face of the world with seed.
THE BIBLE, DOUAY-RHEIMS VERSIONVARIOUSLaverdire derives Saguenay from the Montagnais saki-nip, "the rushing water."
THE JESUIT RELATIONS AND ALLIED DOCUMENTS, VOL. II: ACADIA, 1612-1614VARIOUSHe had seen Mildred creep from babyhood into childhood, and bud from girlhood to womanhood.
THE FIFTH STRING JOHN PHILIP SOUSAIt was not until the third trip that Bud thought her beautiful, and was secretly glad that he had not kissed that San Jose girl.
CABIN FEVERB. M. BOWERBut Bud happened to be a simple-souled fellow, and there was something about Marie—He didn't know what it was.
CABIN FEVERB. M. BOWERIt affected Bud unpleasantly, just as the incessant bawling of a band of weaning calves used to do.
CABIN FEVERB. M. BOWERBud turned his hotcakes with a vicious flop that spattered more batter on the stove.
CABIN FEVERB. M. BOWERBud reminded her that she had not done any cursing at the time, being in his opinion too busy roping him in to support her.
CABIN FEVERB. M. BOWERBud read the letter, crumpled it in his fist, and threw it toward the little heating stove.
CABIN FEVERB. M. BOWER