deter

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈtɜː(r)/

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Verb

Plain form deter

Third-person singular deters

Past tense deterred

Past participle deterred

Present participle deterring

1. (transitive) If X deters Y from happening, X stops Y, or makes Y less likely.

   John tried his best to deter the incoming forces invading his base on his game.

Related words

• deterrence