3
pausing(verb, hesitating, interrupting)
3
procrastination(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
3
reprieving(verb, interrupting)
3
restricting(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
slowing(noun, verb, slowing)
3
snagging(verb, adjective, hindering, interrupting)
3
suspension
3
thwarting(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
3
trudging(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
3
waiting(verb, adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
2
adjourning
2
baffling(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
balking(noun, verb, hesitating)
2
barring(noun, verb, hindering)
2
behindhand(adjective, slow, late, remiss, tardy)
2
braking(verb, hindering)
2
choking(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
complicating(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
congesting(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
constipating(verb, adjective, hindering)
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