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

This uncertainty deterred grandparents, aunts, uncles and other individuals eager to contribute. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

But the marchers would not be deterred, pushing toward the Gaza perimeter while dodging barriers set up by the Israeli miliitary and police. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

To be sure, Iran’s economy is reeling and conventional forces were decimated, but the Islamic Republic has enough combat power to scare away commercial shipping and isn’t deterred from continuing its attacks. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026

The incident, however, has not deterred her from speaking out and advocating better treatment for other homeless individuals. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

These gains haven’t deterred star Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Neither his studies in sociology and international administration, nor his experience as a social worker, have deterred him from his vocation as a garbage collector. — Literary Hub, 8 July 2026

As if to prove the point, street prices for cocaine in the United States have plummeted, the opposite of what would be expected if smugglers were being deterred. — Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Despite the hourslong delay due to approaching severe storms, audience members who returned to the venue do not appear to be deterred and are signing and dancing along to musical performances ahead of the president's address. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026