| Main Entry: |
deter |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
check, inhibit from action |
Synonyms: |
act like a wet blanket,
avert,
block,
caution,
chill,
cool,
damp, dampen,
daunt, debar, disadvise,
discourage,
dissuade,
divert, forestall, forfend,
frighten,
hinder,
impede,
intimidate,
obstruct,
obviate,
preclude,
prevent,
prohibit, put a damper on,
put off,
restrain, rule out,
scare, shut out, stave off,
stop, talk out of, throw cold water on, turn off,
warn
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Antonyms: |
encourage, instigate, persuade, promote, put on to, stimulate, support, turn on, urge
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