A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DETER

Tue, 19 Aug '25
Dissuade
Mon, 14 Jul '25
Frighten off, as from doing something
Sun, 5 Jan '25
Put off
Fri, 30 Aug '24
Advise against
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