Deter (Verb)
Meaning 1
Turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.