Top synonyms for “halt”: arrest, arrest, block, check, crippled, freeze, game, gimpy, and 13 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement“a halt in the arms race”
- (noun)the event of something ending“it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill”
- (noun)the state of inactivity following an interruption“the negotiations were in arrest”
- (verb)stop the flow of a liquid“staunch the blood flow”
- (verb)cause to stop“Halt the engines”
- (verb)come to a halt, stop moving“the car stopped”
- (verb)stop from happening or developing“Block his election”
- (adjective)disabled in the feet or legs“a crippled soldier”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "halt"?
Common synonyms for "halt" include arrest, arrest, block, check, crippled, freeze. Our thesaurus lists 21 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "halt" mean?
an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement Example: "a halt in the arms race"
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