Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Disruption

to restrict or reduce the normal activity or function of something

to limit or control by placing restrictions on something

to consciously control the expression of emotions, desires, or behavior

to stop the expression of thoughts, feelings, or actions

to limit or stop something from moving or progressing freely

to create obstacles or difficulties that prevent progress, movement, or success

to make something move or operate more slowly

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

to prevent something from moving or progressing

to stop or slow down the development or growth of something

to stop the normal flow of something, often temporarily

to stop or catch before reaching intended destination

intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

tamper with

to make something uncertain by introducing changes that disrupt its stability

to cause sadness or unhappiness in someone

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

to do something to avoid or decrease the harmful or unpleasant effects of something

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

to compensate for the effects of something through appropriate actions or measures

to take action to counter the effects of something

to oppose or resist someone or something

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty