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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 direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

To have the same opinion or to consent to something.

to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

to live longer than someone or something else

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.