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Meaning
Verb
●
To
prevent
something from happening.
●
To
persuade
someone not to do something; to discourage.
●
To
distract
someone from something.
Name
●
A
surname
from German.
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Origin
deter
English
deterreo
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Dissuade
Prevent
Startle
Discourage
Inhibit
Related
Hinder
Thwart
Prohibit
Preclude
Protect
Restrain
Restrict
Avert
Impede
Stop
Disincentivise
Limit
Avoid
Curtail
Obstruct
Punish
Eliminate
Counteract
Suppress
Undermine
Distract
Constrain
Shield
Penalize
Mitigate
Reduce
Evade
Intimidate
Repel
Block
Prevents
Hamper
Encourage
Counter
Eradicate
Frustrate
Affect
Resist
Provoke
Prosecute
Demotivate
Halt
Control
Combat
Scare
Curb
Defend
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Rhymes
Cur
Fir
Per
Grr
Pho
Fur
Birr
Terr
Slur
Stur
Smur
Year
Inter
Whirr
Defer
Deter
Incur
Gouger
Reinter
Disprefer
Litterateur
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