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deter

/dɪˈtɜː/

/dɪˈtɝː/

deterverb

deterred

Past Simple

deterred

Past Participle

deterring

ing-form

/dɪˈtɜː/

/dɪˈtɝː/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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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