Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Prevent from acting (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
Check
Daunt
Discourage
Dissuade
Hinder
Inhibit
Intimidate
Keep (from)
Prevent
Restrain
Sidetrack
Hold back
Hold off
Hold up
Put a damper on
Scare off
Stop, perhaps
Turn aside
Ward off
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"