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deter Synonyms

Another word for deter

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• verb (Context 1)

To discourage or prevent someone from acting by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

Usage Example

"High fines are intended to discourage motorists from parking illegally in the city center."

Strongest
discourage
dissuade
Strong
put off
daunt
scare off
inhibit
prevent
Weak
restrain

Opposites of deter

The opposite of deter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

encourage
incite
induce
persuade
motivate
embolden
spur
See all opposites of deter

• Nearby Words

detective
detector
detention
deter
detergent
deteriorate
deterioration

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deter
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