15
preventive(noun, adjective, allow, curb, restraint)
13
prophylactic(adjective, allow, remedy, protective)
9
protective(adjective, allow)
8
deterrent(noun, adjective, allow, curb, restraint)
7
encumbrance(noun, hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
7
hindrance(noun, curb, restraint, impediment, discouragement)
6
contraceptive(noun, adjective, method)
6
hitch(noun, hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
6
interference(noun, hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
6
preclusive(adjective, allow, preventive)
5
incumbrance
5
precautionary
4
contraceptive device(noun, expression, idiom)
4
preemptive
4
remedy(noun, safeguard)
3
check(verb, curb, restraint, hindrance, impediment)
3
hinderance
3
hindering
3
impediment(noun, curb, restraint, hindrance, discouragement)
3
impeding
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