Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Disruption

to decrease or stop the activity or function of a biological or chemical process

to limit or control by placing restrictions on something

to deliberately control or prevent the expression of a feeling, desire, or reaction

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 weaken someone's confidence, authority, effectiveness, or chances of success

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

to meddle with or alter something, often with the intention of causing harm or making changes

to disrupt the normal order, condition, or functioning of something

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 counteract or compensate for the effect, cost, or disadvantage of something

to take action to counter the effects of something

to oppose or resist someone or something

to fight directly against an opponent or opposing force

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