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 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

Keeping storage areas tidy can go a long way toward deterring them, too. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

At the summit, NATO leaders are expected to discuss increasing defense spending, investing in military capabilities and maintaining support for Ukraine to continue deterring Russia, Al-Shalchi says. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 July 2026

Catmint is excellent for deterring deer as the aromatic and irregular foliage blooms without much maintenance. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Dozens of artists including Billie Eilish, Hozier and Noah Kahan have since used it to enable fan-to-fan trading while deterring scalpers. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026