4
restraining(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
4
stopping(noun, verb, hindering)
3
barring(noun, verb, hindering)
3
check(noun, blow, overthrow, downfall, rout)
3
conflict
3
constraining(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
counteraction
3
cramping(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
curbing(noun, verb, hindrance, disappointment, annoyance)
3
dashing(verb, adjective, disappointing)
3
detaining(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
disappointing(verb, disappointing)
3
discomfiture(noun, blow, overthrow, downfall, rout)
3
discouraging(verb, disappointing)
3
encumbering(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
foil(noun, blow, overthrow, downfall, rout)
3
handicapping(verb, adjective, hindering)
3
impairing(verb, hindering)
3
inhibiting(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
3
interrupting(verb, watchful, opposing, hindering, defending)
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