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deter::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | discourage |
| Type of | disapprove, reject |
| Derivation | deterrence, deterrent |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dissuade |
| Type of | advise, counsel, rede |
| Has types | talk out of |
| Derivation | determent, deterrence, deterrent |
Examples of deter
deter
This will deter so-called libel tourists, except those with a genuine grievance.
From the newscientist.com
Bosses hope this will deter illegal encampments as they will have a place to go.
From the bucksfreepress.co.uk
We will preserve our unique ability to project power and deter threats to peace.
From the smh.com.au
Keep shredded bark or leaf mulch around bear's breech to deter snails and slugs.
From the dailynews.com
Putting those commitments down on paper will help deter provocations, they said.
From the nytimes.com
No new rule was agreed to deter those, like Iran, suspected of similar ambition.
From the economist.com
It sent warplanes into Georgian airspace last month-to deter an attack, it said.
From the economist.com
So, as you know, we can't deter the terror attacts from north of syria and iraq.
From the economist.com
In fact, API says it does not want to deter the production of alternative fuels.
From the forbes.com
- Try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
- Dissuade: turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
- Deters is a surname and may refer to: * Joe Deters, American politician * Kevin Deters, American story artist
- To prevent something from happening; To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage
