deter

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A verb used to indicate the act of discouraging someone from doing something, typically through fear, doubt, or the threat of consequences.

1. Discourage from actionB2formal

   To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear, doubt, or difficulty.

   ردع

   • The high cost of the project deterred the company from proceeding.
   • The security measures deterred potential thieves.
   • His lack of experience did not deter him from applying for the job.

   المرادفاتdauntdemoralizediscouragedisheartendissuadeinhibitput off

   الأضدادemboldenencourageinciteinspireprompturge

2. Prevent or hinderB2formal

   To prevent or make something less likely to happen.

   منع أو ردع

   • The new laws are designed to deter fraud.
   • The bad weather deterred us from going on a hike.
   • The threat of punishment can deter people from breaking the rules.

   المرادفاتdiscouragedissuadeimpedeinhibitobstructpreventthwart

   الأضدادencouragefacilitateincitemotivatepromote