6
interlude(noun, break, pause, interruption)
6
interval(noun, stop, break, close, end)
6
obstacle(noun, break, check, disorder, halt)
6
preclusion(noun, hindrance, anticipation, prevention, deterrence)
6
restraint(noun, check, disorder, block, delay)
6
restriction(noun, disorder, difficulty, curb, limit)
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retardation(noun, check, disorder, delay, stay)
6
tie-up(noun, hold, check, delay, continue)
5
bar(noun, break, end, check, disorder)
5
bottleneck(noun, delay, weakness, hindrance, jam)
5
congestion(noun, hindrance)
5
desistance(noun, stop, break, close, end)
5
embargo(noun, check, curb, limit, bar)
5
finish(noun, stop, break, close, end)
5
impasse(noun, stop, close, end, halt)
5
period(noun, break, halt, delay, interruption)
5
recess(noun, break, close, end, pause)
5
respite(noun, stop, break, close, end)
5
shutdown(noun, halt, delay, strike, protest)
5
snag(noun, disorder, block, difficulty, weakness)
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