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deter

/dɪˈtɜːr/

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/dɪˈtɜːr/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, направленного на то, чтобы отговорить кого-либо от совершения чего-либо, обычно с помощью страха, сомнения или угрозы последствий.

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.

    ruОтговорить

    • 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.

    Synonymsdauntdemoralizediscouragedisheartendissuadeinhibitput off

    Antonymsemboldenencourageinciteinspireprompturge

  2. Prevent or hinderB2formal

    To prevent or make something less likely to happen.

    ruПредотвращать

    • 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.

    Synonymsdiscouragedissuadeimpedeinhibitobstructpreventthwart

    Antonymsencouragefacilitateincitemotivatepromote

Forms
  • deterred past participle
  • deterred past simple
  • deterring present participle
  • deters third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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