Discourage Crossword Clue

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Discourage Crossword Answer

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FROWNUPON

(9 letters)

DAUNT

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. try to prevent; show opposition to
2. turn away from by persuasion

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DISCOURAGE (verb)
1. try to prevent; show opposition to
2. advise or counsel in terms of someone’s behavior

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

FROWNUPON
(9 letters)
DAUNT
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
TREED

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