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deter

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of deter

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 of deter

discourage, dissuade, inhibit

Words Related to deter

Near Antonyms of deter

egg (on), exhort, goad, prod, urge

impel, induce, prompt

Antonyms of deter

encourage, persuade

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