Cryptic crossword clue
Discourage protest with link about tax 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DEMOTIVATE

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The straight part
We know that "Discourage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case discourage = demotivate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEMOTIVATE mean?

DEMOTIVATE verb
  1. To decrease the motivation of a person or a group.

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