Prevent Or Discourage Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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	verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion
	44%	10		Prevent
	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
	38%	13		Factors that discourage or discourage action
	noun • a negative motivational influence

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New York Times01 Feb 1978	Across 59
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