Cryptic crossword clue
Trying to stop awkward sun said to block excavation 10

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

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What does DISSUADING mean?

DISSUADING verb
  1. To convince not to try or do.
DISSUADING noun
  1. A dissuasion.

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