verb

deter

/dɪˈtɜr/ · say it: dih·TER

to discourage from acting

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1. (verb) to discourage someone from doing something by making them afraid of the consequences

2. (verb) to prevent something from happening

Examples

1. The high cost of college didn't deter him from applying.
2. Security cameras can deter crime in the neighborhood.

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deter

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