Synonyms of deterred

deterred

verb

past tense of deter

as in dissuaded

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 & Similar Words

• dissuaded
• discouraged
• inhibited
• diverted
• repelled
• unsold

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• persuaded
• encouraged
• urged
• induced
• exhorted
• prodded
• prompted
• goaded
• impelled
• egged (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deterred

But Zinn wanted to stop the spread of fascism and would not be deterred. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

But that hasn't deterred EV startups from popping up from time to time. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

His job is the installation of decibel meters, which trigger a glaring blue light when excessive levels of noise are reached — as happens here, though the rowdy patrons aren’t deterred. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

The governor said people have also stopped going to doctor's appointments and seeking medical care and that ICE agents at courthouses have deterred witnesses and victims from showing up, leading to cases being dismissed. — Anna Meiler, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

The earnings report suggests the price hikes haven't deterred interested customers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

But as a single parent with a teenager at home, she was deterred by the high cost of what felt to her at the time like a low risk. — Ginger Zee, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

The risk of Iranian attacks has deterred most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, an important conduit for global energy supplies, since the start of the conflict, sending shockwaves through the world economy. — Yasmine Ghania, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

If a fly doesn’t get deterred by the smell of vinegar, the substance itself will end its life. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026