Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Impede, as an attack (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DETER
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Notes
The answer DETER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Arrest
Daunt
Discourage
Dissuade
Hinder
Impede
Inhibit
Prevent
Restrain
Discourage from acting
Hold back
Hold off
Hold up
Keep (from doing)
Prevent from acting
Prevent from doing
Stop, perhaps
Turn aside
Ward off
Prevent through intimidation
Restrain through intimidation
Cause to have second thoughts
Definition
DETER as a verb:
1. (deter, discourage) = try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
2. (dissuade, deter) = turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"