Definitions for: Deter

[v] turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
[v] try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"

Webster (1913) Definition: De*ter", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deterred; p. pr. & vb. n.
Deterring.] [L. deterrere; de + terrere to frighten,
terrify. See Terror.]
To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action
by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc. --Addison.

Potent enemies tempt and deter us from our duty.
--Tillotson.

My own face deters me from my glass. --Prior.

Synonyms: discourage, dissuade

Antonyms: persuade, sway

See Also: advise, counsel, disapprove, reject, talk out of

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