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obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
犯罪の沮止に向けた対策が強化されている。
Measures aimed at preventing crime are being strengthened.
計画の沮止を狙った反対運動が起きた。
An opposition movement aimed at blocking the plan arose.
感染拡大の沮止に全力を尽くすと政府が表明した。
The government stated it would make every effort to stop the spread of infection.