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)