A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DETER

Fri, 5 Jan '24
Put off
Mon, 8 May '23
Dissuade
Wed, 22 Feb '23
Dissuade
Tue, 14 Dec '21
Scare off
Mon, 13 Dec '21
Prevent through intimidation
Sun, 30 May '21
Discourage
Sun, 11 Apr '21
Discourage
Mon, 5 Apr '21
Scare off