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deter

UK
/dɪˈtɜː/
US
/dɪˈtɝː/

Translations

deterverb
deterred
Past Simple
deterred
Past Participle
deterring
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈtɜː/
US
/dɪˈtɝː/
The high fines are meant to deter people from littering in the park.
Les fortes amendes sont censées dissuader les gens de jeter des déchets dans le parc.
Additional translations
empêcherDans un sens plus large, pour signifier empêcher ou freiner une action ou un phénomène.
découragerQuand l’idée est d’ôter l’envie ou la volonté d’agir.
Synonyms
hinder
impede
stop
dissuade
prevent
discourage
Antonyms
induce
encourage

Definitions

deterverb
To discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
The high fines are meant to deter people from littering in the park.
To prevent or inhibit the occurrence or continuation of something.
Better street lighting can deter crime in urban areas.
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