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
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Recent Examples of deterred
Sirianni said the offensive line’s health has not deterred the Eagles from choosing to run the ball.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Cincinnati plans to prohibit loitering at its transit centers, such as Government Square, after the city says conditions have deterred some from taking public transportation.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
But philistine incomprehension never deterred Stein.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
None of that deterred Kirk's supporters, eager to pay tribute to the conservative activist.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The New York Times will not be deterred by intimidation tactics.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Investigators said Adair’s death was caused by a force that deterred his breathing.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Critics haven’t deterred Tay — and she's weathered more than her fair share.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Each transition creates a risk of leaving a 401(k) behind, especially when workers are unaware of their options or deterred by cumbersome rollover processes.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Cincinnati plans to prohibit loitering at its transit centers, such as Government Square, after the city says conditions have deterred some from taking public transportation.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
But philistine incomprehension never deterred Stein.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
None of that deterred Kirk's supporters, eager to pay tribute to the conservative activist.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The New York Times will not be deterred by intimidation tactics.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Investigators said Adair’s death was caused by a force that deterred his breathing.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
Critics haven’t deterred Tay — and she's weathered more than her fair share.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Each transition creates a risk of leaving a 401(k) behind, especially when workers are unaware of their options or deterred by cumbersome rollover processes.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterred
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Car traffic, engine noise and the glare of the headlights eventually dissuaded it from crossing the asphalt barrier.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Initially, Reeves suggested that the pair alternate nights as Estragon and Vladimir, but Lloyd dissuaded them from taking on that challenge.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So as not to muddy either the political or familial waters, Franklin discouraged Temple from any contact with his father.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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That means builders are discouraged about the future.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Deterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterred. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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