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Discourage (from) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deter

(Other definitions for deter that I've seen before include "'Discourage, dissuade (5)'" , "Discourage through fear of consequences" , "Frighten off; prevent" , "Check" , "Discourage or prevent from doing something" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.
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