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verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
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verb • force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings | ||||||||
| 90% | 10 | Dissuade | ||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||||
Frighten Off Crossword Clue
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DETER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DETER
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times19 Nov 2018 | Across 61 | |
| The Guardian Quick25 Nov 2008 | Across 23 | |
| New York Times12 Oct 1998 | Across 61 | |
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