76 entries under deter topic. ×

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throw a wet blanket on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, prevent)
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throw cold water on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop)
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urge not to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, prevent)
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abstract(verb, discourage, distract, sidetrack)
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attract attention(verb, expression, discourage, distract)
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bend the rules(verb, expression, idiom, discourage)
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block(verb, stop, check, restrain, prevent)
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catch flies(verb, expression, discourage, distract)
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circumlocute(verb, discourage, distract, sidetrack)
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cool(verb, stop, check, restrain, block)
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detach(verb, discourage, distract, sidetrack)
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detract(verb, discourage, distract, sidetrack)
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disengage(verb, discourage, distract, sidetrack)
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distract(verb, discourage, sidetrack)
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disturb(verb, discourage, distract, sidetrack)
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draw away(verb, expression, discourage, distract)
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frighten(verb, stop, check, oppose, restrain)
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get around(verb, expression, discourage, distract)
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lead astray(verb, expression, discourage, distract)
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lead away(verb, expression, discourage, distract)
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