12
hindering(adjective, hindrance, unhelpful, contrasting, anti)
10
restrictive(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
8
adverse(adjective, hostile, contrary, opposite, opposing)
8
impeding(adjective, opposite, opposing, contrasting, oppositional)
5
antagonistic(adjective, hostile, different, contrary, opposite)
5
clogging
5
obstructionist(noun, opponent)
5
obstruent
5
opposed(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, different, antagonistic)
5
opposing(adjective, hostile, different, contrary, opposite)
5
recalcitrant
4
contrary(adjective, hostile, different, antagonistic, opposite)
4
counter(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, different, contrary)
4
deterrent
4
disputing(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
4
inimical(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
4
objecting(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
4
obstruction
4
preventive(adjective, preclusive)
4
protesting(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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