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hindrance(noun, trouble, charge, disorder, worry)
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impediment(noun, charge, disorder, worry, strain)
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obstruction(noun, trouble, disorder, concern, strain)
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handicap(noun, charge, disorder, worry, strain)
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obstacle(noun, disorder, weakness, burden)
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load(noun, trouble, charge, disorder, worry)
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onus(noun, trouble, charge, worry, concern)
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bar(noun, disorder, weakness, restraint)
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drawback(noun, disorder, weakness, burden)
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block(noun, disorder, weakness, bar)
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hitch(noun, disorder, weakness, burden)
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barrier(noun, disorder, weakness, burden)
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interference(noun, restraint, hindrance, problem)
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clog(noun, trouble, disorder, concern, strain)
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disadvantage(noun, disorder, damage, weakness)
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drag(noun, disorder, weakness, bar)
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millstone(noun, trouble, disorder, concern, strain)
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preventive(noun, hindrance, obstacle, impediment)
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affliction(noun, trouble, charge, worry, concern)
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check(noun, disorder, damage, weakness)
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