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difficulty(noun, delay, weakness, burden, hindrance)
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double take
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expensive(adjective, exclusive, steep, classy, high-priced)
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filibuster(check, delay, obstruction, thief)
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hang-up(snag, drawback)
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holdback
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inhibition(noun, control, disorder, curb, weakness)
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jam(check, block, delay, obstruction, stoppage)
2
logjam(check, block, delay, jam, obstruction)
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moratorium(check, delay, obstruction, interruption, postponement)
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occlusion(delay, stoppage)
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red tape(expression, difficulty, weakness, burden, defect)
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restraint(noun, control, disorder, difficulty, curb)
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restriction(difficulty, weakness, burden, defect, impairment)
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retardment(check, delay, difficulty, weakness, burden)
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stay(check, delay, obstruction, interruption, postponement)
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stop(check, delay, obstruction)
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stricture(difficulty, weakness, burden, defect, impairment)
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suspension(check, delay, obstruction, interruption, postponement)
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tie-up(check, delay, obstruction, stoppage, bottleneck)
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