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Put A Damper On Crossword Clue

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99%5Exact Match!
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

95%10Exact Match!
verb

• take away the enthusiasm of

95%9Exact Match!
verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• treat cruelly

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