Deter
/dΙͺΛtΙΛ(ΙΉ)/
The meaning and definition of Deter, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
- To prevent something from happening.
- To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
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Synonyms
dissuade
Origin
From Latin deterreo.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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