5
abash(noun, verb, upset, bother, disturb)
5
check(verb, dissuade)
5
chill(verb, stop, upset, trouble, dull)
5
coerce(verb, compel, scare, frighten, threaten)
5
foil(verb, discourage, deter, alarm, intimidate)
5
frighten away(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
5
frustrate(verb, de-motivate)
5
impede(verb, de-motivate)
5
menace
5
pall
5
shock(verb, upset, worry, agitate, depress)
5
startle(verb, upset, worry, shock, agitate)
4
compel(verb, compel, scare, frighten, threaten)
4
consternate(verb, upset, disturb, fear, shake)
4
damp(verb, stop, upset, trouble, dull)
4
deject(verb, upset, dull, reduce, disturb)
4
disincline(verb, check, depress, humble, sway)
4
hinder(verb, de-motivate)
4
restrain(verb, dissuade)
4
scare away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, shock)
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