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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 10 | Things that serve as a disincentive to engage in certain activities | |
3 | 37% | 8 | An obstacle or disincentive | |
Discouragement Disincentive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DETERRENT" which means:
- noun
- • Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress adjective satellite
- • Tending to deter adjective
- • Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The presence of police officers can act as a deterrent to crime."
- • "High fines can be an effective deterrent for speeding."
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The Guardian Speedy25 Nov 2007 | Down 12 | |
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