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