Deter

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Meanings of Deter

   
Verb
  • To stop something from happening.
  • To make someone not want to do something; to discourage them.
  • To keep someone from focusing on something.
   

Explanation of the word: Deter

Deter means to stop someone from doing something. Like if you see a sign that says 'No Climbing,' it might make you think twice before climbing.

   

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Translations for the word: Deter

   
hindi
निवारण करना

nivaran karna

रोकना

rokna

टोकना

tokna

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Deter

dissuade
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Deter

To deter means to stop someone from doing something or to make them think twice before doing it.

You pronounce 'deter' like this: dee-ter.

The word 'deter' comes from the Latin word 'deterrere', which means to frighten away.

The word 'deter' in Bengali is 'নিষেধ করা' (Niṣēdh karā).