Deter (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Dissuade

Hypernyms

• Rede
• Counsel

Hyponyms

• Talk Out Of

Related Words

• Deterrent (adjective)
• Determent (noun)
• Deterrence (noun)

Meaning ²

Try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Discourage

Hypernyms

• Reject

Related Words

• Deterrent (adjective)
• Deterrence (noun)
• Deterrent (noun)