v. 1 to stop or discourage from some action by arousing doubt or fear; 2 to prevent; inhibit.
He is deterring voters with his negative campaigning.
He is deterring voters with his negative campaigning.
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discourage; prevent; inhibit
encourage; incite; provoke; push; tempt
3 syllables
de-ter-ring
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