1
retarding(noun, verb)
1
self-willed
1
set
1
shirking
1
shrinking(verb, hesitating)
1
shying(verb, adjective, slow, shy, averse)
1
snagged
1
stiff-necked
1
strong-willed
1
sullen
1
tenacious
1
trammelling
1
uncooperative
1
unregenerate
1
upset
1
waiting(verb, hesitating)
1
warding off(noun, expression, watchful, opposing, defending)
1
willful
0
aborting
0
abortion
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