deters

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Definition of deters in English English dictionary: third-person singular of deter
deter: To prevent something from happening
deter: to frighten away
deter: {v} to discourage, dishearten, frighten, stop
deter: To deter someone from doing something means to make them not want to do it or continue doing it. Supporters of the death penalty argue that it would deter criminals from carrying guns Arrests and jail sentences have done nothing to deter the protesters = discourage. to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results deterrent (deterrere, from terrere )
deter: To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage
deter: try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth
deter: turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
deter: {f} discourage, hinder, prevent
deter: To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc
deter: try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"