14
mental pressure
9
obstruction(noun, check, halt, curb, limit)
7
disincentive(noun, opposition, caution, warning, discouragement)
7
prevention(noun, act, allow, anticipation, stoppage)
6
determent(noun, act, check, halt, allow)
6
hindrance(noun, halt, curb, limit, restraint)
5
arrest(noun, check, curb, limit, restraint)
5
intimidation
5
preclusion(noun, act, allow, anticipation, stoppage)
5
restraint(noun, check, curb, limit, caution)
4
deprivation(noun, check, curb, limit, restraint)
4
deterrent(noun, caution, dissuasion)
4
dissuasion(noun, opposition, caution, warning, discouragement)
4
obviation(noun, act, allow, discouragement, persuasion)
3
admonition(discouragement, persuasion)
3
check(noun, curb, limit, restraint, ban)
3
control
3
discouragement(noun, opposition, caution, warning, persuasion)
3
limitation
2
inhibition(noun, anticipation, stoppage)
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