It puts one off (9)

I believe the answer is:

deterrent

(Other definitions for deterrent that I've seen before include "barrier" , "It restrains" , "Tending to put off" , "Something discouraging action" , "Discouragement, disincentive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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