4
obstructing(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
4
plodding(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
4
postponing(verb, interrupting)
4
retarding(noun, verb, slowing)
4
staying(verb, hindering, interrupting)
3
backward(adjective, slow, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
3
checking(noun, verb, hindering)
3
clogging(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
constraining(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
cramping(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
crawling(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
3
creeping(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
3
curbing(noun, verb, hindering)
3
deterring(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
encumbering(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
frustrating(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
3
hampering(noun, verb, hindering)
3
inhibiting(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
3
interrupting(verb, hindering, interrupting)
3
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