upset the apple cart

disappoint stall

baffle bar beat check circumvent counteract cramp dash defeat disconcert foil forestall frustrate hinder obstruct prevent ruin stop

cramp one's style throw a curve throw monkey wrench in

abet advance aid allow assist encourage facilitate help inspirit let go lose permit promote support surrender

make easier

disturb rattle

agitate bollix confuse disarray discombobulate discompose disorder muddle rummage shake spoil throw unsettle

mess up mix up muck up muddy the waters psych out put off rattle one's cage screw up

appease soothe

calm clear up compose enlighten explain help order organize

arrange ready

counter curb elude frustrate hinder nullify prevent thwart

baffle balk beat bilk bollix buffalo check checkmate crab cramp crimp dash defeat disappoint disconcert ditch dodge duck faze juke outwit rattle restrain shake skip stop stymie

foul up get around give the runaround give the slip hang up run circles around run rings around shake off shuffle off throw monkey wrench in

aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward help

abet calm face inspirit liberate lose meet placate release soothe surrender

cause trouble challenge the status quo complain disagree disturb disturb the balance make a stink make waves not conform object protest stir things up

annoy begrudge beset crab discomfit gall grudge harass harm injure needle nettle persecute pique provoke vex

cramp style get even hang up louse up put out

aid assist delight fix help make happy mend please soothe

forgive love