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Deter
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Simple meaning
What does Deter mean?
Deter means discourage or stop someone from doing something.
Dictionary definition
To stop or discourage someone from doing something.
Example sentences
Deter in a sentence
easy
The rain did not deter us from walking.
medium
A locked gate can deter people from entering.
hard
Clear rules can deter unsafe choices before problems begin.
Synonyms
Words like Deter
discourageUse when making someone less likely to do something.
preventUse when stopping something from happening.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Deter word family
Base word
deter
verb
deter
To discourage or stop someone.
verb
deterred
Discouraged or stopped in the past.
noun
deterrent
Something that discourages an action.
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Quick practice
Try Deter
Practice 1
What does deter mean?
Deter means to stop or discourage someone from doing something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses deter correctly?
This sentence uses deter to mean discourage or stop an action.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of deter?
Encourage means make someone more likely to act, which is the opposite of deter.
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