Prevent from acting Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 7, 1997 · 32-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 7, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 7, 1997 · 32-Across · 5 letters
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try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
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