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Discourage From Acting Crossword Clue

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verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

38%13 Factors that discourage or discourage action
noun

• a negative motivational influence

34%10Acting to prevent or discourage
adjective

• deterring from action

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New York Times01 Dec 1997 Down 29
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