A Deterrent To Sound Triumphant After False Alarm Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
	39%	7		A deterrent or deterrent
	noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
	39%	10		A deterrent or deterrent
	noun • A drawback or disadvantage.

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