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
We will not be deterred by activists attempting to shield dangerous operators and cartels.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Not one to be deterred, the Chicago Bears kicker set off on a 13-hour drive from Jacksonville to Lincoln Financial Field.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
But Facebook and other companies had a legal shield, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which essentially deterred lawsuits over content posted by their users.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The basic facts are that Tony bought a piece of land with a commitment from a grocery company intending to lease the property to build a supermarket; Kiritzis claimed that Meridian then actively deterred renters after realizing the value of the land and squeezed him dry in a ploy to buy it back.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
But none of these hiccups have deterred the company’s fans.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
What Happens Next Buyers may still be deterred from the market due to high prices, while some sellers could see their properties sit on the market for longer than hoped for - but not all hope is lost.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Knowing how much others loved working for the employer, Ausband was not deterred.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Not one to be deterred, the Chicago Bears kicker set off on a 13-hour drive from Jacksonville to Lincoln Financial Field.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
But Facebook and other companies had a legal shield, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which essentially deterred lawsuits over content posted by their users.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The basic facts are that Tony bought a piece of land with a commitment from a grocery company intending to lease the property to build a supermarket; Kiritzis claimed that Meridian then actively deterred renters after realizing the value of the land and squeezed him dry in a ploy to buy it back.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
But none of these hiccups have deterred the company’s fans.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
What Happens Next Buyers may still be deterred from the market due to high prices, while some sellers could see their properties sit on the market for longer than hoped for - but not all hope is lost.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Knowing how much others loved working for the employer, Ausband was not deterred.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterred
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As well as overall affordability concerns, experts believe buyers are being dissuaded by elevated mortgage rates.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Of those who opt to climb, would they be dissuaded by a new coat of paint?—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the State Public Defender office is struggling to attract law school graduates who are discouraged by low pay and the demanding nature of public defender appointments while still paying off student loans.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her ancestor’s analytic model discouraged self-revelation by the therapist, but Freud often meets her guests’ excavations of desire and vulnerability with her own candid recollections.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Deterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterred. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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