3
curb(noun, weakness, impairment, disablement)
3
drag(weakness, impairment, disablement)
3
holding(noun, support, check, delay, fight)
3
idiocy
3
imbecility
3
interference(noun, meddling, impedance)
3
interim
3
lagging
3
lingering(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
logjam(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
loitering(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
postponement(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
prevention(noun, hindrance)
3
prohibition(noun, weakness, impairment, disablement)
3
prorogation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
retardent
3
slackening
3
stay of execution(expression, idiom, lateness)
3
stricture(weakness, hindrance, impairment, disablement)
3
suspension(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
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