6
restrict(verb, protect, circle, ring, surround)
6
surround(verb, open, restrict, protect, circle)
5
avoid(verb, move, cut, decline, slip)
5
barrier(noun, difficulty, shield, problem, shelter)
5
circumscribe(verb, cover, restrict, circle, ring)
5
coop(noun, verb, restrict, protect, circle)
5
corral(noun, verb, restrict, protect, circle)
5
cover(verb, support, hold, keep, maintain)
5
hem and haw(verb, expression, idiom, stop, avoid)
5
hurdle(noun, difficulty, problem, shelter, border)
5
screen(noun, verb, support, hold, cover)
5
vacillate(verb, pause, hesitate, ponder, stumble)
4
barricade(noun, block, difficulty, bar, hindrance)
4
border(noun, verb, protect, ring, enclose)
4
boundary(noun, shelter, border, barrier, panel)
4
bush(noun, plant, shelter, border, obstacle)
4
cage(noun, verb, restrict, protect, circle)
4
cavil(verb, decline, avoid, deceive, hide)
4
compensate
4
cop out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, decline, avoid)
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