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Definition of Deter
1. Verb. Try to prevent; show opposition to. "They deter him from writing the letter"; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
Exact synonyms: Discourage
Generic synonyms: Disapprove, Reject
Derivative terms: Deterrence, Deterrent, Deterrent, Discouragement
Generic synonyms: Disapprove, Reject
Derivative terms: Deterrence, Deterrent, Deterrent, Discouragement
2. Verb. Turn away from by persuasion. "They deter him to write the letter"; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
Exact synonyms: Dissuade
Specialized synonyms: Talk Out Of
Generic synonyms: Advise, Counsel, Rede
Derivative terms: Determent, Deterrence, Deterrent, Dissuasion, Dissuasion, Dissuasive
Antonyms: Persuade
Specialized synonyms: Talk Out Of
Generic synonyms: Advise, Counsel, Rede
Derivative terms: Determent, Deterrence, Deterrent, Dissuasion, Dissuasion, Dissuasive
Antonyms: Persuade
Definition of Deter
1. v. t. To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.
Definition of Deter
1. Verb. To prevent something from happening. ¹
2. Verb. To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deter
1. to stop from proceeding [v -TERRED, -TERRING, -TERS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deter
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