Answer:

deters

Answer	Crossword Clue
DETERS	Dissaudes
DETERS	Dissuades
DETERS	Prevents

DETERS	Scares off
DETERS	Tends to thwart
DETERS	Checks
DETERS	Discourages
DETERS	Frightens off
DETERS	Tries to prevent
DETERS	Blocks
DETERS	Hinders

DETERS	Forestalls
DETERS	Makes think twice
DETERS	Impedes
DETERS	Diverts
DETERS	Holds back
DETERS	Gives pause.
DETERS	Discourages.
DETERS	Restrains.

DETERS	Prevents.
DETERS	Daunts.
DETERS	Causes second thoughts.
DETERS	Gives pause
DETERS	Inhibits.
DETERS	Inhibits
DETERS	Gives pause to
DETERS	Prevents from action

DETERS	Keeps in check
DETERS	Hampers
DETERS	Restrains
DETERS	Holds off
DETERS	Puts off
DETERS	Frightens away
DETERS	Dissuade

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.