Dissuade by threat, maybe Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 15, 2006 · 35-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 15, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 15, 2006 · 35-Down · 5 letters
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turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
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