Discourage from acting Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 1, 1997 · 29-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 1, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 1, 1997 · 29-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
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