Synonyms of deterring

deterring 1 of 2

adjective

as in deterrent

Related Words

• deterrent
• preventive
• preventative
• prophylactic
• neutralizing
• precautionary
• negating
• nullifying
• blocking
• frustrating
• baffling
• thwarting
• hampering
• hindering
• impeding
• foiling
• retardant
• balking
• stalling

Dissimilar Words

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• encouraging
• abetting
• promoting
• smoothing
• nurturing
• fostering
• easing
• forwarding
• furthering

deterring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of deter

as in dissuading

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

• dissuading
• discouraging
• inhibiting
• diverting
• repelling
• unselling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraging
• persuading
• urging
• exhorting
• inducing
• prodding
• prompting
• goading
• impelling
• egging (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deterring

Verb

The policy could have affected legally present immigrants, Temporary Protected Status holders and DACA recipients, while burdening underfunded agencies and deterring families from seeking help. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Even so, that is not deterring him from making the case that United should be allowed to get much, much larger. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The mayor's office said the checkpoints appeared to be successful in deterring some criminal activity, like preventing underage patrons from accessing bars. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Far from deterring visitors, the presence of sharks is helping fuel a whole new type of tourism. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Johannès and Janelle Salaün (Valkyries) are some of the most willing shooters in the world, and their unorthodox shot releases keep good defense from deterring them. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Despite their apparent effectiveness at deterring speeding, cities have been slow to embrace rest in red. — Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Epsom Salt Epsom salt has a bitter scent and can be deterring to mice. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026

Instead of deterring strikes, these bases are serving as tempting targets. — Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026