The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DETER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1955.
Discourage through fear crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DETER | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Discourage through fear
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- deter
- daunting
- for
- intimidating
- check
- deterrent
- dismay
- daunt
- daunted
- funk
- afraid
- appal
Crossword Answer definitions
DETER verb- To prevent something from happening.
- To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
- To distract someone from something.
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