Prevent through intimidation Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 13, 2021 · 9-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2007 and December 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 13, 2021 · 9-Across · 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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