deter

Definition of deter

Verbs

try to prevent; show opposition to
Synonyms:
discourage
Type of:
disapprove, reject
deem wrong or inappropriate
turn away from by persuasion
Synonyms:
dissuade
Antonyms:
persuade
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
Types:
talk out of
persuade someone not to do something
Type of:
advise, counsel, rede
give advice to

Vocabulary Lists for deter

GRE Words »(500 words)
GRE study word list
  • abate
  • abdication
  • aberration
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  • abeyance

Ben Carson's Gifted Hands »(95 words)
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  • abate
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sergio study »(1261 words)
  • falsehood
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  • abate
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20080910 »(808 words)
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  • dent

Words that contain deter

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