食くい止とめる
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Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
1. to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem; to curb; to halt
Other spellings
くい止とめる
Kanji used
Pitch accent
くいとめる
くいとめる
Examples9
The damage was held to a minimum.
We should check the spread of the disease.
Will humanity be able to prevent the degradation of ecosystems?
Scientists are fighting to stem the spread of the AIDS virus.
The Fed is trying to stave off a run on the banks.
The leak needs to be stopped immediately.