Synonyms of deters

deters

verb

present tense third-person singular of deter

as in dissuades

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

• dissuades
• discourages
• inhibits
• diverts
• repels
• unsells

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourages
• persuades
• urges
• eggs (on)
• exhorts
• induces
• impels
• prompts
• prods
• goads

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deters

During dry periods, soil-dwelling bacteria produce a compound called geosmin that deters insects such as fruit flies. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

With Fiji's population spread across more than 100 islands, Lal says that such a journey likely deters many people from seeking care. — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

Worthington and Oborski see the program as both a formidable response during an active incident and a preventative measure that deters potential school shooters from attacking in the first place. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler. — Mac Engel july 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

The region will be carefully watched for any escalation that deters passage through the Strait of Hormuz. — Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026

The capsaicin in hot peppers irritates pests and deters them from feeding on plants. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

It’s caged in by the lantern’s design, which deters squirrels and also creates less of a mess. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

The outbreak exacerbates existing vulnerabilities like conflict, malnutrition, and low vaccination rates, while fear deters routine healthcare. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026