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Word | Deter |
German Meaning | abschrecken, abhalten, hindern |
We should discourage this practice among our youth / turn away from by persuasion / To prevent by fear / discourage (someone) from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences., | |
Usage | ⇒ We are thinking of ways that can deter the youth from smoking ⇒ only a health problem would deter him from seeking re-election ⇒ A new program to deter crime in the inner cities |
Synonyms | discourage, check, dissuade, hinder, stop, restrain, impede, inhibit, daunt, prevent, block, obstruct, dishearten, intimidate, stay, detain, preclude, divert, chill, curb, |
Antonyms | encourage, persuade, abet, instigate, promote, support, urge, actuate, convince, exhort, incite, induce, stimulate, sway, aid, allure, argue, assist, attract, countenance, |
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