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Try to prevent (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deter

'try to prevent' 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 "Frighten off; prevent" , "Put (someone) off" , "Discourage, put off" , "Try to prevent" , "Hinder, discourage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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