5
resisting(verb, adjective, opposing, hindering, oppositional)
4
burdensome(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
4
conflicting(verb, adjective, opposite, opposing, oppositional)
4
congesting(verb, adjective, hindering)
4
curbing(noun, verb, hindering, de-motivating)
4
damming(verb, adjective, hindering)
4
delaying(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
4
opposing(verb, opposite, opposing, hindering)
4
preventive
4
repressing(verb, adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
antagonizing(verb, adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
barring(noun, verb, hindering)
3
burdening(verb, hindering)
3
challenging(verb, adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
choking(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
controlling(noun, verb, restraining)
3
counter(adjective, opposite, opposing)
3
counterattacking(verb, adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
cramping(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
crossing(verb, adjective, opposing, oppositional)
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