Synonyms of stopped

stopped 1 of 2

adjective

as in prevented

Related Words

• prevented
• precluded
• refused
• excluded
• rejected
• suppressed
• blocked
• revoked
• vetoed
• repressed
• shut out
• hindered
• disallowed
• discouraged
• obstructed
• impeded
• ruled out
• unsanctioned
• disapproved
• objectionable
• unsuitable
• improper
• unauthorized
• inappropriate
• unseemly
• illegal
• illicit
• unlicensed
• unlawful
• ineffable
• unmentionable
• illegitimate

Dissimilar Words

• permitted
• permissible
• acceptable
• allowable
• endorsed
• authorized
• appropriate
• approved
• accepted
• legitimate
• permissive
• allowed
• licensed
• legal
• certified
• lawful
• tolerable
• bearable
• OK
• accredited
• endurable
• warranted
• granted
• sanctioned
• supported
• promoted
• sufferable
• commanded
• encouraged
• ordered
• required
• mandatory
• suitable
• tolerated
• vouchsafed
• proper
• condoned
• accorded
• countenanced
• brooked
• seemly
• unobjectionable

stopped

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stop

1

as in ceased

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

the manufacturer will stop selling the toy and will immediately recall all the units that have already been sold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ceased
• halted
• ended
• quit
• dropped
• concluded
• finished
• delayed
• discontinued
• suspended
• laid off
• shut off
• broke off
• cut off
• broke
• left off
• paused
• cut out
• packed (up or in)
• had done with
• completed
• knocked off
• broke up
• canned
• ruined
• stayed
• checked
• desisted (from)
• gave over
• blocked
• put the kibosh on
• held
• impeded
• hindered
• closed (down)
• deactivated
• obstructed
• called
• arrested
• destroyed
• suppressed
• detained
• scuttled
• stemmed
• aborted
• blockaded
• held back
• killed
• dammed
• squelched
• stamped
• abolished
• braked
• turned back
• demolished
• stunted
• squashed
• dissolved
• snuffed
• reined (in)
• clamped down
• kiboshed
• annulled
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• carried on
• proceeded
• kept up
• progressed
• advanced
• drove
• ran on
• stirred
• propelled
• followed through (with)
• impelled
• actuated

2

as in halted

to bring (something) to a standstill

traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halted
• stalled
• caught
• arrested
• checked
• stayed
• blocked
• stilled
• hindered
• pulled up
• suspended
• brought up
• drew up
• ended
• impeded
• held
• held up
• obstructed
• concluded
• balked
• fetched up
• baffled
• snagged
• detained
• stemmed
• terminated
• blockaded
• held back
• clogged
• dammed
• discontinued
• cut off
• suppressed
• called
• turned back
• bottlenecked
• stunted
• squashed
• repressed
• reined (in)
• squelched
• choked off
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• persisted
• kept (on)
• carried on
• moved
• proceeded
• kept up
• marched
• progressed
• advanced
• pushed
• went along
• drove
• ran on
• fared
• stirred
• spurred
• propelled
• followed through (with)
• impelled
• actuated
• wended
• goaded
• budged

3

as in filled

to close up so that no empty spaces remain

I stopped the mouse hole with plaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filled
• packed
• plugged
• blocked
• stuffed
• sealed
• dammed
• bunged
• obstructed
• jammed
• closed (off)
• choked
• clogged
• occluded
• congested
• clotted
• repacked
• caulked
• chinked
• restuffed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excavated
• scooped (out)
• shoveled
• hollowed (out)

4

as in ended

to come to an end

the music stopped but we kept on dancing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ended
• halted
• ceased
• concluded
• expired
• passed
• finished
• went
• died
• terminated
• closed
• determined
• stalled
• discontinued
• lapsed
• broke off
• quit
• left off
• elapsed
• winked (out)
• broke up
• wound up
• let up
• paused
• dead-ended
• bit the dust
• laid off (of)
• stayed
• suspended
• refrained (from)
• packed (up or in)
• knocked off
• cut out
• desisted (from)
• abated
• gave over
• broke down
• petered (out)
• wound down
• conked (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• persisted
• hung on
• extended
• prolonged
• drew out
• protracted

5

as in defeated

to achieve a victory over

they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defeated
• overcame
• mastered
• took
• got
• beat
• conquered
• dispatched
• succeeded
• subdued
• surmounted
• licked
• won (against)
• prevailed (over)
• triumphed (over)
• finished
• trimmed
• got the better of
• bested
• upended
• got around
• worsted
• overmatched
• swept
• overwhelmed
• buried
• did down
• crushed
• slaughtered
• surpassed
• skunked
• whipped
• upset
• knocked for a loop
• scored
• exceeded
• bombed
• flattened
• excelled
• annihilated
• blew out
• flourished
• broke
• capped
• topped
• clobbered
• routed
• thrashed
• overbore
• vanquished
• smoked
• creamed
• blew away
• trounced
• subjugated
• pipped
• skinned
• edged (out)
• overpowered
• transcended
• eclipsed
• snowed under
• knocked over
• overthrew
• walloped
• outstripped
• waxed
• shellacked
• outdid
• unseated
• knocked off
• nosed out
• outdistanced
• bettered
• drubbed
• outshone
• aced (out)
• overtopped
• outfought

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost (to)
• fell
• went down
• failed
• gave up
• collapsed
• folded
• went under
• washed out
• flopped
• flunked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stopped

Adjective

Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus. — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026

The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said. — Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026

That's when a 51-year-old woman driving a Tesla south on Highway 85 struck the Focus, causing both cars to spin and crash into a stopped semi-truck. — Austen Erblat, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025

Verb

America became the gas and diesel exporter of last resort after the Middle East stopped exporting fuel during the war. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

It was stopped towards the rear of the Metro bus, which didn't appear to have any significant damage. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026

The vehicle rolled over and stopped on its top in the middle of the service road. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

But with league revenue outpacing salaries, the NHL stopped money for escrow in January 2025. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

The motivation for developing context bombing came out of the need for something that stopped attacks, rather than simply warning of them. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Once stopped, Adkins did not follow law enforcement directions, according to court documents. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

At least five have publicly distanced themselves from their father and stopped using the Pitt name, including Zahara. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026

Not even the relentless defense chants summoned from the Sparks’ MCs stopped her. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026