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verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
| 30% | 7 | Obstructs or prevents action | ||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
| 24% | 9 | A threat or obstacle that discourages or prevents action or progress | ||||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress adjective satellite • tending to deter | ||||||||
Prevents From Action Crossword Clue
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DETERS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DETERS
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times24 Sep 1977 | Across 32 | |
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