deter

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, направленного на то, чтобы отговорить кого-либо от совершения чего-либо, обычно с помощью страха, сомнения или угрозы последствий.esVerbo que denota la acción de disuadir o impedir que alguien haga algo, generalmente infundiendo miedo, duda o advirtiendo de consecuencias.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'empêcher quelqu'un de faire quelque chose, généralement en suscitant la peur, le doute ou la menace de conséquences.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, mit der jemand davon abgebracht werden soll, etwas zu tun, meist durch Furcht, Zweifel oder die Androhung von Konsequenzen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de dissuadir alguém de fazer algo, geralmente por meio de medo, dúvida ou ameaça de consequências.zh动词，指通过恐吓、怀疑或威胁后果等方式劝阻某人做某事，使其打消念头。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على عمل يهدف إلى ثني شخص عن القيام بشيء ما، عادةً عن طريق إثارة الخوف أو الشك أو التهديد بالعواقب.

1. Discourage from action B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтговоритьesDisuadir de actuarfrdissuaderdeAbschreckenptDissuadirzh阻止arردع

   Synonyme: dauntdemoralizediscouragedisheartendissuadeinhibitput off

   Antonyme: emboldenencourageinciteinspireprompturge

2. Prevent or hinder B2 formal

   To prevent or make something less likely to happen.

   • 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.

   ruПредотвращатьesdisuadir, impedirfrdissuader, empêcherdeVerhindern oder hemmenptImpedirzh阻止arمنع أو ردع

   Synonyme: discouragedissuadeimpedeinhibitobstructpreventthwart

   Antonyme: encouragefacilitateincitemotivatepromote

• deterred past participle
• deterred past simple
• deterring present participle
• deters third person singular