The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DISSUADE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2007.
Opposite of encourage crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DISSUADE | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Opposite of encourage
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- discourage
- deter
- inhibit
- prevent
- preventive
- deterrent
- guard against
- prevention
- preclude
- foil
- obviate
- scotch
Crossword Answer definitions
DISSUADE verb- To convince not to try or do.
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