put a stopper in

VERB

prohibit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ban block constrain enjoin forbid freeze halt hinder impede inhibit outlaw preclude prevent proscribe restrain restrict rule out

STRONG

cool cork debar disallow forfend hamper interdict kill nix obstruct spike stymie taboo veto

WEAK

bottle up box in bring to screeching halt gridlock hang up hold up jam up keep lid on lock up pass on put a lock on put chill on put down put half nelson on shut out throw cold water on tie up zing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow approve assist continue facilitate forward free help include let go permit push release support

STRONG

encourage promote

WEAK

favor

Example Sentences

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“Eh, but we must put a stopper in his mouth,” said another.

From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Wilson, Theodore P.

"Then it's up to us to put a stopper in his little bottle!" declared Bob.

From The Saddle Boys in the Grand Canyon or The Hermit of the Cave by Carson, James

put a stopper in

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