5
down(verb, upset, clear, beat, reduce)
5
encumbrance(noun, disorder, block, difficulty, weakness)
5
hamper(noun, help, open, block, difficulty)
5
scale(noun, verb, clear, jump, leap)
5
traverse(noun, verb, help, open, pass)
5
wall(noun, help, open, disorder, block)
4
brake(noun, check, difficulty, curb, restraint)
4
capriole(verb, drop, fall, spring, skip)
4
clog(noun, help, open, disorder, difficulty)
4
constraint(noun, curb, restraint, hindrance, impediment)
4
disadvantage(noun, difficulty, weakness, burden, hindrance)
4
hedge(noun, difficulty, problem, shelter, border)
4
leap over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, clear, pass)
4
master(verb, clear, beat, reduce, defeat)
4
mountain(noun, block, difficulty, restraint, bump)
4
over(verb, upset, clear, defeat, overcome)
4
stop(noun, help, open, block, bar)
3
blockage(noun, help, open, disorder, block)
3
choke(noun, verb, kill, overwhelm, overpower)
3
gallop(verb, race, bolt)
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