deter

deter

verb

Definition of DETER

to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action <we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail>

Synonyms deter, dissuade, inhibit

Related Words divert; unsell; repel

Near Antonyms egg (on), exhort, goad, prod, urge; impel, induce, prompt

Antonyms encourage, persuade