26984 words

deter

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it:

Examples:

These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack.
deter someone from doing something High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses.
2
to prevent or discourage someone from doing something:

Examples:

High prices are deterring a lot of young couples from buying houses.
3
to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something:

Examples:

deter sb from doing sth High prices deter many young people from entering the property market.
People said he was foolish to start his own business, but he didn't let that deter him.

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