5
bars(noun, verb, prohibits, dissuades)
5
hinders(verb, retains)
5
inhibits(verb, prohibits, dissuades)
5
prohibits(verb, prohibits)
5
restrains(verb, prohibits, dissuades)
4
averts(verb, dissuades)
4
bans(noun, verb, prohibits, dissuades)
4
checks(noun, verb, dissuades)
4
deters(verb, dissuades)
4
disallows(verb, prohibits)
4
precludes(verb, prohibits)
3
discourages(verb, dissuades)
3
dissuades(verb, dissuades)
3
maintains(verb, retains)
2
blocks(noun, verb, prohibits)
2
chills(verb, dissuades)
2
controls(verb, prohibits)
2
curbs(verb, prohibits)
2
deflects(verb, dissuades)
2
detains
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