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- pronunciation:
- dih
tuhr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
deters, deterring, deterred |
| definition 1: |
to stop or discourage from some action by arousing doubt or fear.
No arguments or pleas could deter him from taking on this dangerous task.- antonyms:
- encourage, incite, provoke, push, tempt
- similar words:
- discourage
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| definition 2: |
to prevent; inhibit.
The mayor issued a statement that he hoped would deter criticism of his recent actions.- antonyms:
- encourage
- similar words:
- prevent
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| related words: |
dampen, daunt, discourage, dismay, forbid, forestall, hinder, impede, stop |
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| derivation: |
determent (n.) |
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