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
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Recent Examples of deters
Durable advantage comes from capital intensity that deters fast followers, proximity to users and jurisdictions and hard-to-replicate regulatory constraints.
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Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This peppery veggie also deters cucumber beetles and root maggots.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 May 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
Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Lavender deters mosquitoes and moths.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Researchers wrote that the snake deters predators by pretending to have a second head, using its thick, round tail, which features the same markings as its head.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Cabbage and Celery Much like calendula, celery stalks also have a particular scent that deters pests.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This peppery veggie also deters cucumber beetles and root maggots.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 May 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
Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Lavender deters mosquitoes and moths.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Researchers wrote that the snake deters predators by pretending to have a second head, using its thick, round tail, which features the same markings as its head.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Cabbage and Celery Much like calendula, celery stalks also have a particular scent that deters pests.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deters
Verb
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But if a dentist dissuades you from getting one, Nguyen said, that’s another red flag.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The boldest part of Astra Nord’s strategy is its intention to begin building the 213-foot Neon on spec, in a market where spiking construction costs and uncertain demand dissuades many shipyards from the same.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Rent control short-circuits this process and discourages renovation and investment.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine for kids under 12, and suggests a limit of 100 milligrams per day for teenagers.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deters. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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