18
prophylactic(adjective, allow, alert, careful, hindrance)
15
preventative(noun, adjective, allow, curb, restraint)
13
restrictive(adjective, warning, obstructive)
11
defensive(adjective, alert, careful, attentive, watchful)
11
protective(adjective, allow, watchful, opposing, obstructive)
9
hindrance(noun, difficulty, curb, restraint, obstacle)
8
contraceptive(noun, adjective, prophylactic)
8
deterrent(noun, adjective, allow, curb, restraint)
8
encumbrance(noun, difficulty, hindrance, obstacle, impediment)
8
precautionary(adjective, deterrent)
6
medical(adjective, healing, remedial, therapeutic, medicinal)
6
antidote(noun, agent)
6
counteractive(noun, adjective, relief)
6
hitch(noun, hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
6
incumbrance(noun, hindrance)
6
interference(noun, hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
6
preclusive(adjective, allow)
6
prohibitive
6
watchful(adjective, alert, careful, attentive, opposing)
5
anticipatory(adjective, deterrent)
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