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deter
[dih-tur]
verb (used with object)
to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding.
The large dog deterred trespassers.
to prevent; check; arrest.
timber treated with creosote to deter rot.
to repel.
Strongly scented marigolds planted among the melons are supposed to deter beetles.
deter
/ dɪˈtɜː /
verb
(tr) to discourage (from acting) or prevent (from occurring), usually by instilling fear, doubt, or anxiety
Other Word Forms
- determent noun
- deterrable adjective
- deterrability noun
- deterrer noun
- undeterrability noun
- undeterrable adjective
- undeterrably adverb
- undeterring adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of deter1
Example Sentences
She fears such a model would only deter clients who are considered to be "good".
But the plan would require Ukraine to cap its armed forces at an arbitrary level that wouldn’t suffice to deter or resist future aggression.
"But delivery is key: farmers need visible policing, swift recovery of stolen equipment and sentencing that deters repeat offenders," she added.
The lawsuit against RealPage stood out as an example of the government’s efforts to deter companies from using software or AI to signal to competitors how to set prices.
So it’s worth describing the conditions that would create a peace with honor in Ukraine and deter a new war whenever Vladimir Putin chooses to invade again.
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