Meaning & use
Deters
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third-person singular of "deter": discourages someone from doing something, typically through fear of consequences.
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A visible security camera often deters would-be burglars.
High interest rates deter many people from taking out loans.
A note on using this word
From Latin "deterrere" ("de-" away + "terrere" to frighten), the same root as "terror."
Words with a similar meaning
discouragespreventsdissuades
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Words with an opposite meaning
encouragesincites
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