Stoppering [verb]
Definition of Stoppering:
prevent, restrict
Synonyms of Stoppering:
● Hinder
● Cut off
● Inhibit
● Thwart
● Stymie
● Retard
● Stonewall
● Interfere
● Stall
● Impede
● Curb
● Obscure
● Hamper
● Block
● Clog
● Shield
● Terminate
● Hamstring
● Close
● Check
● Fill
● Hide
● Arrest
● Restrain
● Crab
● Occlude
● Congest
● Stop
● Frustrate
● Interrupt
● Throttle
● Plug
● Stopper
● Bar
● Mask
● Choke
● Trammel
● Barricade
● Foul up
● Hold up
● Weigh down
● Sandbag
● Get in the way
● Hang up
● Monkey with
● Shut off
● Slow down
Opposite/Antonyms of Stoppering:
● Clear
● Boost
● Support
● Let go
● Reveal
● Continue
● Unplug
● Start
● Begin
● Lay bare
● Unstop
● Open
● Free
● Push
● Promote
● Help
● Forward
● Encourage
● Allow
● Advance
● Abet
● Unmask
● Liberate
● Release
● Uncover
● Unblock
● Permit
● Further
● Facilitate
● Assist
● Aid
Sentence/Example of Stoppering:
No time was lost in stoppering the cables, and in rolling up the main-top-sail.