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

Military experts ​expect it to call for further spending increases aimed primarily at deterring China from starting a conflict with Taiwan ​that could also draw Japan into a prolonged war. — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

This crisis is exacerbated by lower pay for these cognitive specialties compared to procedural ones, deterring new doctors burdened by debt. — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Alternative Methods to Keep Skunks Away There are a few methods to try for deterring skunks. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Taiwan’s best hope, then, for deterring and defending itself from a blockade by fire would be to prepare to survive one. — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026

The steady climb in oil prices and interest rates is not deterring the market rally, at least for today. — Zev Fima,jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 July 2026

If the prospect of lines, crowds, and excessive noise is deterring you from a vacation this summer, then the area around Shippea Hill is the ultimate antidote. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

The sheriff’s office targets johns in the hopes of deterring future buyers. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Rufus the hawk handles deterring the pigeons from disrupting play by eating grass seed. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026