2
bullying
2
caution(noun, opposition, warning, discouragement, persuasion)
2
defense(noun, cover, guard, resistance, protection)
2
forestalling(anticipation, stoppage)
2
frailty
2
halt(anticipation, stoppage)
2
prohibition(noun, check, halt, curb, limit)
2
stop(noun, check, curb, limit, restraint)
2
stoppage(noun, check, halt, curb, limit)
2
warning(noun, opposition, caution, discouragement, persuasion)
1
abridgment(noun, check, curb, limit, restraint)
1
aegis(noun, cover, position, guard, shield)
1
anticipation(noun, stoppage)
1
appeasement
1
armor(noun, cover, position, guard, shield)
1
arms(noun, cover, position, guard, shield)
1
arrestment
1
avoidance(noun, anticipation, stoppage)
1
balance of power(expression, idiom)
1
ban(noun, check, curb, limit, restraint)
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