Uk English Meaning of deter
deter
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Definitions and Meaning of deter in English
deter (v)
try to prevent; show opposition to
turn away from by persuasion
deter (v. t.)
To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.
FAQs About the word deter
deter
try to prevent; show opposition to, turn away from by persuasionTo prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficul
discourage,Dissuade,inhibit,divert
encourage,persuade,urge,egg (on),induce,exhort,goad,impel,poke,prompt
detention house => Detention centre, detention home => detention centre, detention centre => Detention centre, detention cell => Prison cell, detention camp => Internment camp,
