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| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| deterrent | x/x | Noun, Noun |
| interference | xx/x | Noun, Noun |
| hindrance | /x | Noun, Noun |
| thwarting | /x | Noun, Noun |
| prohibitive | x/xx | Noun, Noun |
| obstructive | x/x | Noun, Noun |
| encumbrance | x/x | Noun, Noun |
| hindering | /xx | Noun, Adjective |
| clogging | /x | Adjective, Noun |
| cautionary | /xxx | Noun, Adjective |
| frustrating | /xx | Adjective, Adjective |
| preventative | x/xx | Adjective, Noun, Adjective |
| precautionary | x/xxx | Adjective, Noun, Adjective |
| healthful | /x | Adjective, Adjective |
| preemptive | x/x | Adjective, Adjective |
| protective | x/x | Adjective, Noun, Adjective |
| contraceptive | xx/x | Adjective, Noun |
| hitch | / | Noun, Noun |
| prophylactic | xx/x | Noun, Noun, Adjective |
| blockading | x/x | Adjective, Adjective |
| impeding | x/x | Adjective, Adjective |
| obviating | /xxx | Adjective, Verb |
| permissive | x/x | Noun, Adjective |
| prevention | x/x | Noun |
| prevents | x/ | Verb |
| deters | x/ | Verb |
| protections | x/x | Noun |
| preempt | /x | Verb |
| antiseptics | xx/x | Noun |
| preservatives | x/xx | Noun |
| protectors | x/x | Noun |
| safeguards | /x | Noun |
| ward off | // | Phrase, Verb |
| prohibits | x/x | Verb |
| antimicrobials | xxx/xx | Noun |
| antibacterial | xxx/xx | Adjective |
| inhibitors | x/xx | Noun |
| deterrence | x/x | Noun |
| disinfectants | xx/x | Noun |
| antidotes | /xx | Noun |
| protective cover | x/x/x | Phrase, Noun |
| prohibitions | xx/x | Noun |
| countermeasures | /xxx | Noun |
| chemoprevention | xxx/x | Noun |
| mitigates | /xx | Verb |
| antivirus | xx/x | Noun |
| avoiding | x/x | Verb |
| proscriptions | x/x | Noun |
| antiviral | xx/x | Adjective |
| immunize | /xx | Verb |
| remedies | /xx | Noun |
| repellent | x/x | Noun |
| blockers | /x | Noun |
| inhibiting | x/xx | Verb |
| proactive | //x | Adjective |
| stave off | // | Phrase, Verb |
| avoidance | x/x | Noun |
| resistances | x/xx | Noun |
| preemption | x/x | Noun |
| fungicides | /xx | Noun |
| bacteriostatic | x/xx/x | Adjective |
| defences | x/x | Noun |
| keep from | // | Phrase, Verb |
| immunities | x/xx | Noun |
| antifungal | xx/x | Noun |
| stoppers | /x | Noun |
| combating | x/x | Verb |
| immunizations | xxx/x | Noun |
| disinfection | xx/x | Noun |
| blocking | /x | Verb |
| protectionist | x/xx | Noun |
| proactively | //xx | Adverb |
| vaccinate | /xx | Verb |
| scare off | // | Phrase, Verb |
| insurances | x/xx | Noun |
| shielding | /x | Noun |
| sealants | /x | Noun |
| preparative | x/xx | Noun |
| anticonvulsants | xxx/x | Noun |
| neuroprotective | /xx/x | Adjective |
| guarding | /x | Verb |
| vaccines | x/ | Noun |
| disables | x/x | Verb |
| repels | x/ | Verb |
| stopping | /x | Verb |
| defensive | x/x | Adjective |
| security | x/xx | Noun |
| pharmaceuticals | xx/xx | Noun |
| injunctions | x/x | Noun |
| medicines | /xx | Noun |
| suppresses | x/x | Verb |
| lock up | /x | Phrase, Verb |
| quarantine | /xx | Noun |
| containment | x/x | Noun |
| guides | / | Noun |
| inducements | x/x | Noun |
| means | / | Noun |
| mediums | /xx | Noun |
