Word Meaning

deter definition and meaning

v. t. To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.

Crossword clues for deter

- Discourage
- Discourage from acting
- Discourage something
- Dissuade
- Frighten from
- Prevented from acting
- Put off
- Put off (from)
- Put off odd diet theory
- Stop Peter heading off to follow Danish leader
- try to prevent by action or argument
- Ward off