11
restrained(verb, adjective, restrained, limited, restricted)
10
confined(verb, adjective, restrained, limited, restricted)
10
delayed(verb, adjective, dull, low, sluggish)
9
stopped(verb, hindered)
8
restricted(verb, adjective, restrained, limited, inside)
7
hindered(verb, adjective, dull, moderate, low)
7
impeded(verb, adjective, dull, moderate, low)
7
slow(adjective, late, behind, delayed, overdue)
6
belated(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
6
blocked(verb, hindered)
6
tardy(adjective, dull, low, late, behind)
5
held up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, late, delayed)
5
checked(verb, hindered)
5
held(adjective, restrained, limited, restricted, inside)
5
jammed(verb, late, hindered, delayed, overdue)
5
late(adjective, dull, low, sluggish, protracted)
5
retarded(adjective, late, delayed, overdue)
4
arrested
4
behindhand(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
4
bound(verb, adjective, restrained, limited, restricted)
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