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secure(verb, hold, cover, restrain, join)
9
clog(noun, verb, stop, hold, control)
9
control(noun, verb, hold, restrain, suppress)
9
curb(noun, verb, stop, hold, control)
9
enchain(verb, hold, cover, secure, restrain)
9
gyve(noun, verb, free, chain, prison)
9
impede(verb, control, restrain, block, delay)
9
impediment(noun, curb, weakness, restraint, hindrance)
9
inhibit(verb, hold, control, restrain, block)
9
tie up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
8
cuff(noun, verb, hold, restrain, restraint)
8
encumbrance(noun, difficulty, weakness, burden, weight)
8
fasten(verb, hold, cover, secure, restrain)
8
hindrance(noun, curb, weakness, burden, restraint)
8
iron(noun, verb, free, restraint, shackles)
7
bar(noun, verb, block, difficulty, curb)
7
collar(noun, verb, restrain, restraint, imprison)
7
handicap(noun, verb, stop, hold, disorder)
7
irons(noun, connection, restraint, tie, bond)
7
obstruction(weakness, hindrance, impairment, impediment, discouragement)
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