2
arrest
2
balk
2
baulk
2
birth control device(noun, expression, idiom)
2
blocking
2
check(difficulty, curb, restraint, hindrance, obstacle)
2
clog(hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
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condom
2
counteractant
2
countermeasure
2
deterring(adjective, obstructive)
2
discouraging
2
disturbance
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enlistment
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exclusive(adjective, obstructive)
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forestalling(watchful, opposing, defending, protective, protecting)
2
frustrating(watchful, opposing, defending, protective, protecting)
2
guardian
2
guarding(alert, watchful, opposing, defending, protective)
2
halt
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