English dictionary

deter

/d/I/'t/[@]/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

try to prevent; show opposition to

verb.communication

Synonyms discourage

Source: WordNet 3.0
turn away from by persuasion

verb.communication

Synonyms dissuade

Antonyms persuade

Source: WordNet 3.0
To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.

verb

Source: webster1913