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deter

verb

/dɪˈtɜːr/

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

deter crime

discourage, prevent, hinder, dissuade

encourage, promote, support

deter crime, deter action, deter from, strong deterrent

to absorb or integrate into a larger group, culture, or system

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

to tie together; to make a legal agreement; to put a cover on a book

to have enough money or resources to buy or do something

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone