1. To jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched, as of horses; SYN. jerk, hitch.
2. To resist; SYN. go against.
3. To strive with determination.
To oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; SYN. countervail, neutralize, counterbalance.
to shut in; to hinder; to put under embargo
1. To have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
2. Be influential, have an effect.