2
inhibition(noun, control, disorder, difficulty, curb)
2
interference(hindrance, impediment, discouragement)
2
lag(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
2
nadir(noun, limit, edge, boundary)
2
nonsuccess(noun, break, check, ruin, defeat)
2
opposition(noun, restraint, caution, hindrance, impediment)
2
pasting(noun, defeat, affection, deprivation)
2
penalty(noun, loss)
2
restraint(noun, control, disorder, difficulty, curb)
2
restriction(weakness, hindrance, impairment, impediment, discouragement)
2
retardment(noun, check, disorder, delay, stay)
2
shellacking(noun, break, check, ruin, defeat)
2
snag(noun, disorder, delay, difficulty, weakness)
2
squeeze(noun, charge, damage, difficulty, figure)
2
stricture(noun, disorder, defeat, difficulty, weakness)
2
trauma(noun, defeat, shock, affection, surprise)
2
unluckiness(noun, misfortune)
1
KO(noun, break, check, ruin, defeat)
1
adjournment(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
1
adverse fate(noun, expression, defeat, blow, distress)
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