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verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
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verb • hold back to a later time • cause to feel intense dislike or distaste • take away the enthusiasm of • cause to feel embarrassment • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
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verb • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away | ||||||||
Discourage Crossword Clue
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DETER which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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DETER
Updated: January 23, 2025
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