3
prohibitive
3
prophylactic device(noun, expression, idiom)
2
alterative
2
anticipatory
2
antidote
2
balk
2
baulk
2
birth control device(noun, expression, idiom)
2
block(noun, hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
2
blocking
2
burden
2
cautionary
2
defensive
2
discouraging
2
enlistment
2
handicap(noun, hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
2
healing
2
intervention
2
limp
2
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