v. to discourage or prevent from taking action
The large dog deterred trespassers.
The large dog deterred trespassers.
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The large dog deterred the trespasser.
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A little deliberation would have deterred them.
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discourage; avert; block
encourage; incite; provoke; tempt
2 syllables
de-terred
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