| deterrence(noun, act, check, halt, allow) |
| prevention(noun, stop, act, allow, anticipation) |
| deterrent(noun, curb, restraint, hindrance, impediment) |
| intimidation |
| obviation(noun, act, allow, prevention) |
| preclusion(noun, act, allow, anticipation, stoppage) |
| rub(hindrance, impediment, discouragement) |
| block(hindrance, impediment, discouragement) |
| bullying |
| forestalling(anticipation, stoppage, deterrence) |
| hurdle(hindrance, impediment, discouragement) |
| joker(hindrance, impediment, discouragement) |
| obstacle(noun, stop, check, halt, curb) |
| obstruction(noun, stop, check, halt, curb) |
| prohibition(noun, stop, check, halt, curb) |
| restraint(noun, check, curb, limit, hindrance) |
| snag(hindrance, impediment, discouragement) |
| stop(noun, check, halt, curb, limit) |
| stoppage(noun, stop, check, halt, curb) |
| stumbling block(expression, hindrance, impediment, discouragement) |