Definitions

deter

[dih-tur] / dɪˈtɜr /

VERB

check, inhibit from action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert block dampen daunt discourage dissuade forestall frighten hinder impede intimidate obstruct preclude prevent prohibit restrain scare stop

STRONG

caution chill cool damp debar divert forfend obviate warn

WEAK

act like a wet blanket disadvise put a damper on put off rule out shut out stave off talk out of throw cold water on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward hearten help incite inspirit permit promote push support

STRONG

heat warm

WEAK

instigate persuade put on to stimulate turn on urge

Example Sentences

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The Chilean government said surveillance systems and obstacles would also be installed to deter crossings.

From BBC

Along with "the importance of deterring breaches" and "the need to preserve public confidence in the fairness of the competition."

From BBC

Clovis coach Cooper Steele said his team had to be aggressive with Centennial’s size, so the free throws the Huskies made were something that couldn’t be deterred.

From Los Angeles Times

Around the world, more countries are ramping up arms production and boosting investments in national security, if only to deter rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal

That high-risk, escalatory strategy is aimed at deterring future attacks on a regime that feels its survival is in acute danger.

From The Wall Street Journal

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