9
restraining(verb, adjective, hindering, obstructive, preventive)
8
discouraging(verb, adjective, stopping, dissuading, de-motivating)
8
restrictive(adjective, obstructive, restraining, preventive)
7
hindering(verb, adjective, upsetting, disturbing, hindering)
6
daunting(verb, adjective, dissuading, dejecting, de-motivating)
6
deterrent(verb, adjective, stopping)
6
disheartening(verb, dissuading, dejecting, de-motivating)
6
dissuading(verb, dissuading, dejecting, de-motivating)
6
impeding(verb, adjective, hindering, stopping, de-motivating)
5
detaining(verb, adjective, hindering)
5
frustrating(verb, adjective, hindering, de-motivating)
5
hampering(verb, adjective, hindering, obstructive, stopping)
5
inhibiting(verb, adjective, hindering, dissuading)
5
obstructing(verb, adjective, hindering)
4
blocking(verb, adjective, hindering)
4
checking(verb, hindering, dissuading)
4
cramping(verb, adjective, hindering, obstructive, preventive)
4
disinclining(verb, dissuading, dejecting, de-motivating)
4
preventing(verb, dissuading)
4
restricting(verb, adjective, hindering, obstructive, preventive)
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