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Determent

The act of deterring; also, that which deters.

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Discouragement 76% connected

The act of discouraging, or the state of being discouraged; depression or weakening of confidence; dejection.

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Dissuade 74% connected

To advise or exhort against; to try to persuade (one from a course).

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dissuade 74% connected

To advise or exhort against; to try to persuade (one from a course).

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Deterrence 92% connected

That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.

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Intimidation 92% connected

The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated; as, the voters were kept from the polls by intimidatio…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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