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Best answers for Deterrent – Crossword Clue


Answer: preemptive


Clue Length Answer
Deterrent3 lettersrub
  1. Definition: 1. move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"

Deterrent4 letterssnag
  1. Definition: 1. an unforeseen obstacle

Deterrent5 lettersscary
  1. Definition: 1. provoking fear terror; "a scary movie"; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"

Deterrent7 letterswarning
  1. Definition: 1. ask to go away; "The old man warned the children off his property"

Deterrent9 lettersstartling
  1. Definition: 1. to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"

Deterrent9 lettersstricture
  1. Definition: 1. severe criticism

Deterrent9 lettersrepulsive
  1. Definition: 1. possessing the ability to repel; "a repulsive force"

Deterrent10 letterspreventive
  1. Definition: 1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"

Deterrent10 letterspreclusive

    Deterrent10 lettersforbidding
    1. Definition: 1. an official prohibition or edict against something

    Deterrent10 letterspreemptive

      Deterrent11 letterswet-blanket

        Deterrent11 lettersprohibitive
        1. Definition: 1. tending to discourage (especially of prices); "the price was prohibitive"

        Deterrent12 lettersprophylactic

          Deterrent14 lettersdiscouragement

            Deterrent14 lettersaction-stopper

              Deterrent15 lettersstumbling-block


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