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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈtɜːr/ · UK /dɪˈtɜː/
deter means: To make someone decide not to do something because it seems difficult, risky, or unpleasant.
verb
To make someone decide not to do something because it seems difficult, risky, or unpleasant.
- The high price deterred many buyers.
- Rain did not deter us from going out.
- Don't let one failure deter you from trying again.
To make an action or event less likely, especially by making it difficult or risky.
- Security cameras can deter theft.
- The new fines are intended to deter dangerous driving.
- Will a stronger fence deter another attack?
Questions about deter
What does deter mean?
To make someone decide not to do something because it seems difficult, risky, or unpleasant.
What is deter in other languages?
Türkçe: caydırmak · Español: disuadir · Français: dissuader · Deutsch: abschrecken · Italiano: dissuadere · 日本語: 思いとどまらせる
How do you pronounce deter?
In American English /dɪˈtɜːr/; in British English /dɪˈtɜː/.
How do you use deter in a sentence?
The high price deterred many buyers. Rain did not deter us from going out.
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