3
controls(noun, verb, restrains)
3
counteracts(verb, opposes)
3
dampens(verb, demotivates)
3
dams(noun, verb, hinders)
3
drags(verb, hinders)
3
fetters(noun, verb, hinders)
3
handicaps(noun, verb, hinders)
3
interferes(verb, opposes)
3
opposes(verb, hinders, opposes)
3
resists(verb, hinders, opposes)
3
restricts(verb, hinders, restrains)
2
antagonizes(verb, opposes)
2
bottlenecks(verb, hinders)
2
brakes(verb, hinders)
2
bridles(verb, restrains)
2
chokes(verb, hinders)
2
constrains(verb, hinders, restrains)
2
counters(verb, hinders, opposes)
2
cramps(verb, hinders)
2
discourages(verb, demotivates)
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