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.