English

deter

dɪˈtɝː, dɪˈtɜr, dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)
Meaning: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɪˈtɜr, dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base deter
3rd person singular present deters
Present participle deterring
Past deterred
Will future will deter
Going-to future going to deter
Imperative negative don't deter / do not deter

Example sentences

The rain did not deter people from attending.
The court imposed punitive damages to deter future misconduct.
The court imposed punitive damages to deter future misconduct.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the pattern 'deter someone from doing something'. It implies creating fear or doubt to stop an action.

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