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1. restrained
2. impeded
3. hindered
4. obstructed
5. obstruct
6. static
7. clog
8. blanket
9. clogging
10. let
11. foreset
12. stifle
13. stifler
14. thwarting
15. trammeler
16. constipate
17. curtailer
18. eloin
19. encumber
20. hamper
21. hampering
22. hinder
23. impaction
24. impediment
25. obstacle
26. skinny
27. straitjacket
28. thwarter
29. astriction
30. block
31. blockage
32. blocking
33. coarctation
34. concision
35. constrict
36. flat
37. hindrance
38. incumbrance
39. letter
40. oppilation

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