Associations to the word «Deter»

Wiktionary

DETER, verb. (transitive) To prevent something from happening.
DETER, verb. (transitive) To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.

Dictionary definition

DETER, verb. Try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth".
DETER, verb. Turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy