3
deterrent(noun, adjective)
3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
holding up
3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
repulsing(verb, adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
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3
suppressing(verb, adjective, opposing, oppositional)
2
adverse(opposite, opposing)
2
baffling(verb, adjective, hindering)
2
block(noun, verb)
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