deter

dissuadere, scoraggiare

Far rinunciare qualcuno a fare qualcosa perché gli sembra difficile, rischioso o spiacevole.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: deter someone from doing something (The cold weather deterred us from swimming.)

Sinonimi: discourage, dissuade, put off

Contrari: encourage

Espressioni comuni: deter someone from, deter potential buyers, deter someone completely

scoraggiare, prevenire

Rendere meno probabile un’azione o un evento, soprattutto creando difficoltà o rischi.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: discourage, prevent, inhibit

Contrari: encourage

Espressioni comuni: deter crime, deter theft, deter an attack