3
downtime(noun, stop, break, close, end)
3
extinction(noun, stop, end, cease, inaction)
3
freezing(noun, stop, end, cease, inaction)
3
handicap(noun, difficulty, restraint, hindrance, problem)
3
hindering
3
hole(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
3
hurdle(noun, difficulty, hindrance, problem, impediment)
3
interception(noun, hindrance, anticipation, stoppage, deterrence)
3
interjection
3
latency(noun, break, halt, delay, interval)
3
letup(noun, stop, break, close, end)
3
nonsuit(noun, stop, end, cease, inaction)
3
parenthesis(noun, break, pause, interval, interference)
3
perturbation(noun, trouble, disorder, shock, confusion)
3
quiescence(noun, break, halt, delay, interval)
3
resistance(noun, hindrance)
3
retardment(noun, delay, stay, wait, hindrance)
3
separation(noun, stop, break, trouble, close)
3
shut-down(noun, stop, end, cease, inaction)
3
terminating(noun, stop, end, cease, inaction)
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