to get in the way of (a person, thing) deliberately

stop short

to say that (something) is not true

disagree, renounce, decline

to have, express, an unfavourable opinion

condemn

to put (something) upside down or in the opposite position or order

reverse; turn upside down

to make (something), become, smaller in size, number, degree, price etc

make less; decrease

to put aside, send back, throw away, (something) as not good enough; to refuse to accept (a person, thing)

say no to

to drive (a person, thing) back or away; to cause (a person) to feel dislike

push away; repulse

to refuse to accept or acknowledge (something); to refuse to pay (a debt)

reject; turn one's back on

to use force against (a person, thing) in order to stop her, him or it; to be undamaged or unaffected by (something); to try not to give in, not to take or use (something)

withstand, oppose

(to cause something) to become soft etc; (to cause a person) to become kind, sympathetic etc

calm, soothe

to refuse (an offer etc) because of anger, pride etc

turn away; ignore

to cause (a person, large package etc) to be upside down

reverse; turn upside down