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noun
inspection, examination
Synonyms: analysis, audit, checkup, control, inquiry, investigation, poll, rein, research, review, scrutiny, test
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noun
restraint, hindrance
Synonyms: blow, constraint, control, curb, damper, disappointment, frustration, grunt, harness, holdup, impediment, inhibition, limitation, obstruction, rebuff, rejection, restrainer, reversal, reverse, setback, stoppage, trouble
Antonyms: aid, allowance, assistance, help, indulgence, liberation, permission
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noun
symbol for ticking off
Synonyms: cross, dot, line, mark, score, sign, stroke, tick, X
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noun
pattern of squares
Synonyms: checkerboard, patchwork, plaid, quilt, tartan
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verb
inspect, examine
Synonyms: analyze, ascertain, audit, balance account, candle, case, compare, confirm, correct, count, enquire about, eyeball, find out, frisk, go through, investigate, keep account, look at, look over, look see, make sure, monitor, note, overlook, probe, prove, quiz, review, scout out, scrutinize, study, take stock, tell, test, try, verify
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verb
hinder, restrain
Synonyms: arrest, baffle, bar, bit, bottleneck, bridle, checkmate, choke, circumvent, constrain, control, counteract, curb, cut short, delay, discourage, foil, frustrate, halt, harness, hold, hold back, hold down, hold in, impede, inhibit, interrupt, keep back, limit, moderate, neutralize, nip in the bud, obstruct, obviate, pause, play for time, preclude, prevent, rebuff, reduce, rein in, repress, repulse, retard, slacken pace, slow down, snub, squelch, stay, stop, suppress, tame, terminate, thwart, withhold
Antonyms: aid, allow, assist, expedite, help, indulge, liberate, permit