deter — to discourage or prevent someone from doing something by making them doubt or fear the consequences
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something by making them doubt or fear the consequences
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtɜːr/
Korean meaning: 막다, 저지하다, 단념시키다
Korean pronunciation: 디**터**
Example Sentences
- High prices don't seem to deter people from buying the latest iPhone.
- The teacher's strict rules were meant to deter students from cheating.
- Not even her mom's cooking could deter him from visiting every weekend.
deter
VERB//dɪˈtɜːr//
to discourage or prevent someone from doing something by making them doubt or fear the consequences
A parent deters their child from stepping into dangerous traffic
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The warning sign made him refer to safety and prefer the better path!
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Origin
From Latin 'deterrere', composed of 'de-' (away) and 'terrere' (to frighten or scare). The word entered English in the 16th century with the meaning of discouraging or preventing through fear of consequences.
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“High prices don't seem to deter people from buying the latest iPhone.”
“The teacher's strict rules were meant to deter students from cheating.”
“Not even her mom's cooking could deter him from visiting every weekend.”
“The warning signs failed to deter the curious hikers.”
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