am deterring

• present progressive

  present progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.

  of deter (1st person singular).
  deter

  verb (used with object)

  to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding.

Related Words

• avert
• block
• dampen
• daunt
• discourage
• dissuade
• forestall
• frighten
• hinder
• impede
• intimidate
• obstruct
• preclude
• prevent
• prohibit
• restrain
• scare
• stop