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Discouragement Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DETERRENCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DETERRENCE

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We think the answer is "DETERRENCE" which means:

    noun
  • • A negative motivational influence
  • • A communication that makes you afraid to try something
  • • The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The presence of armed guards at the bank serves as a deterrence to potential thieves."
  • • "The country's strong military is an effective deterrence against foreign aggression."

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The Guardian Speedy17 Oct 2010 Across 10
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