SynonymDefinitionAntonym.com - English Synonym Dictionary

The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

The act of inspecting or verifying

A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

An appraisal of the state of affairs

Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

The bill in a restaurant

A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

A written order directing a bank to pay money

The state of inactivity following an interruption

Slow the growth or development of

Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

Make cracks or chinks in

Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

Put a check mark on or near or next to

Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Verify by consulting a source or authority

Write out a check on a bank account

Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Place into check

Decline to initiate betting

Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

Consign for shipment on a vehicle

Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

Make an examination or investigation

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection