Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Prevent through intimidation (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
Block
Discourage
Dissuade
Hinder
Inhibit
Intimidate
Keep (from)
Prevent
Restrain
Discourage from acting
Frighten off
Hold back
Hold off
Hold up
Prevent from doing
Scare off
Stop, perhaps
Turn aside
Ward off
Dissuade by threat, maybe
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"