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Determent
see synonyms of determentNoun
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Determent
see synonyms of determentverb -ters, -terring or -terred
(transitive)
to discourage (from acting) or prevent (from occurring), usually by instilling fear, doubt, or anxiety
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Determent
see synonyms of determent verb transitiveWord forms: deˈterred or deˈterring
to keep or discourage (a person, group, or nation) from doing something by instilling fear, anxiety, doubt, etc.
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Determent
see synonyms of determenttr.v. de·terred, de·ter·ring, de·ters
1. To prevent or discourage from acting, as by means of fear or doubt: threats that did not deter her from speaking out; skin chemicals that deter predators.
2. To prevent or discourage (an action or behavior): installed surveillance cameras to deter vandalism.
3. To make less likely or prevent from happening: protocols to deter infection.
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