Dissuade Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 19, 2025 · 28-Across
Appeared in 9 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and August 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 19, 2025 · 28-Across · 5 letters
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turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
verb
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