6
deterrent(noun, lead, curb, weakness, burden)
6
encumber(verb, hold, restrain, block, curb)
6
hog-tie(verb, phrasal verb, stop, hold, control)
6
hold(noun, verb, stop, restrain, halt)
6
keep(noun, verb, hold, restrain, delay)
6
obstacle(noun, difficulty, curb, weakness, burden)
6
restriction(noun, lead, difficulty, weakness, burden)
5
cage(noun, verb, imprison, prison)
5
constrain(verb, hold, control, restrain, delay)
5
constraint(noun, curb, restraint, hindrance, impediment)
5
cramp(noun, verb, disorder, restrain, block)
5
drag(difficulty, weakness, burden, defect, impairment)
5
embarrass(verb, block, curb, restrict, retard)
5
enslave(verb, subject, bind, dominate, subjugate)
5
fetters(shackles, cuff, chains, manacles, handcuff)
5
hamstring(verb, stop, help, free, restrain)
5
hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control)
5
limit(noun, verb, stop, hold, control)
5
muzzle(verb, stop, hold, control, cover)
5
rein(hold, lead, curb, connection, restraint)
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