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distressing(adjective, punishing)
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encircling
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encompassing
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fettering
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hampering
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handcuffing
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harnessing
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holding(adjective, working, engaging, maintaining)
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manacling(noun, imprisoning)
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narrowing(decrease, depression, reduction, recession)
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trapping
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afflicting
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alienating
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avenging
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banishing
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binding(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff)
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blackballing
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blacklisting
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boycotting
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burdening
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