Deter: meaning, definitions and examples

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deter

 

[ dɪˈtəː ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

preventive measure

To discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding.

Synonyms

discourage, hinder, prevent, restrain

Examples of usage

  • He hoped that the security camera would deter thieves from breaking into his house.
  • The warning signs are meant to deter people from swimming in this area.
Context #2 | Noun

legal term

A circumstance that prevents someone from doing something.

Synonyms

hindrance, impediment, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The rain was a deter to the outdoor wedding ceremony.

Translations

Translations of the word "deter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deter

🇮🇳 रोकना

🇩🇪 abschrecken

🇮🇩 mencegah

🇺🇦 стримувати

🇵🇱 odstraszać

🇯🇵 阻止する (soshisuru)

🇫🇷 décourager

🇪🇸 disuadir

🇹🇷 caydırmak

🇰🇷 막다 (makda)

🇸🇦 ردع

🇨🇿 odradit

🇸🇰 odradiť

🇨🇳 阻止 (zǔzhǐ)

🇸🇮 odvrniti

🇮🇸 aftra

🇰🇿 тоқтату

🇬🇪 შეჩერება

🇦🇿 saxlamaq

🇲🇽 disuadir

Word origin

The word 'deter' originated from the Latin word 'deterrere', which means 'to frighten from' or 'to discourage'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The concept of deterrence has been widely studied in various fields, including psychology, criminology, and international relations, to understand how to discourage certain behaviors or actions.

See also: deterrence, deterrent.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,737 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.