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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The beauty of Finch is that it actively deters you from an all-or-nothing mindset; you can customize your goals realistically to your lifestyle and needs.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
I think some of that deters people from coming to downtown even if you have a cool place and a cool party,” Origin’s co-founder Roni Mehrabian said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Not only is it the most expensive route, but it also deters from your actual mission, and so I decided that I would go down that path and build it.”
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
Enforcement deters unlawful entry; integration maximizes contribution and raises the opportunity cost of crime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
The others have turned pale; let’s hope it deters them.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
