deter
verb (used with object)
to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding.
deters
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present tense formof deter (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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What can happen that deters women from getting those eggs out of storage?
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Evidence that the CTA deters real criminals is thin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“And then if I want to maintain that wealth, it deters the decumulation of assets in old age.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
Upon that appointment, Hegseth described him as "a generational leader" who will "help ensure the Army revives the warrior ethos, rebuilds for the modern battlefield, and deters our enemies around the world".
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
The others have turned pale; let’s hope it deters them.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
