stanched

verb

variants or staunched
Definition of stanchednext
past tense of stanch
as in stunted

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  1. suppressed
  2. squashed
  3. suspended
  4. discontinued
  5. impeded
  6. ended
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  • After the Korean War, the dictatorship suppressed those who participated in the human-rights and labor movements, or who called for democracy, by labelling them as Communists.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The final report touted how its work resulted in Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitting to Jordan that Facebook improperly bent to pressure from the Biden administration and suppressed content about COVID-19.
    Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppressed
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  • Being entombed alive is an apt metaphor for a populace that had its civic freedoms squashed by the Assad dynasty for half a century.
    Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of squashed
Verb
  • Sinner could get suspended for two years.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What's New More than 170 skiers and snowboarders were left stranded after a ski lift in Colorado suffered a malfunction, leaving passengers suspended mid-air for what was roughly a five hour rescue operation.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspended
Verb
  • Post has since confirmed that Oreo O's were discontinued.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Foundations and underground cables made of concrete, plastic, and metal can usually be recycled but are often left underground when a project is discontinued.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of discontinued
Verb
  • Late in the game, #63 of the Baltimore Colts threw a great block that impeded two of the Giants defenders to spring Alan Ameche (#35) for a long gain.
    Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Starbucks said Workers United prematurely ended discussions this week.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ended
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