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

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

Regularly mowing your lawn deters snakes from taking up residence in your yard, which includes ornamental and prairie-style native grasses. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 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

While cabbage is susceptible to pests, surrounding it with chives effectively deters unwanted visitors such as aphids, cabbage moths, flea beetles, and slugs. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

The specter of shifting politics deters drillers from taking up new licenses. — Ari Natter, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026

The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026

Those who deviate are eliminated, leaving a trail of blood that deters other would-be challengers. — Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026

Those who deviate are eliminated, leaving a trail of blood that deters other would-be challengers. — Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026