2
crimping(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
crippling(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
damming(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
entangling(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
entrapping(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
fouling(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
frightening
2
handicapping(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
intimidating(verb, adjective, dissuading)
2
paralyzing(verb, hindering, de-motivating)
2
preventive(adjective, obstructive)
2
repression
2
snagging(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
snarling(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
staying(verb, hindering)
2
stifling(verb, de-motivating)
2
tangling(verb, adjective, hindering)
1
abashing
1
alarming
1
arresting
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