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Withholder

One who withholds.

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Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Controller 76% connected

One who, or that which, controls or restraines; one who has power or authority to regulate or control; one who governs.

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Restrainer 76% connected

One who, or that which, restrains.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Recoup 74% connected

Alt. of Recoupe

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recoup 74% connected

Alt. of Recoupe

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Blinding noun · 78% connection

Keeping certain study information hidden to reduce biased behaviour or judgement.

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