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Prevent through intimidation

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I believe the answer is:

deter

'prevent through intimidation' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for deter that I've seen before include "'Discourage, dissuade (5)'" , "Daunt" , "Discourage, put off" , "Hinder, prevent" , "Frighten off; prevent" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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