1
hopelessness
1
horror(calm, delight)
1
impediment(noun, hurt, discouragement)
1
restraint(allowance, enlargement)
1
vex
0
depression(noun, benefit, cheer, despair)
0
despair(noun, cheer, joy)
0
deterrent(noun, help, hurt, restraint, impediment)
0
disheartenment(cheer, comfort)
0
frustration(noun, pleasure, disappointment, success, thwarting)
0
adversity(noun, favor, ease, situation, luck)
0
alarm(noun, calm, ease)
0
arrest(noun, rise, stopping, slowing)
0
backbiting
0
bar
0
daunt
0
demoralize
0
discourage
0
dishearten
0
dissuasion
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