deter
/di'tə:/
Definition
- Verb:
- To discourage or prevent someone from doing something through fear, doubt, or consideration of negative consequences.
- To inhibit or stop an action or event by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant.
Usage
The verb "deter" is typically used with an object (a person or an action). It is commonly followed by the preposition "from" to indicate the action being prevented.
- Structure: deter someone from (doing) something
- It describes the act of making someone decide not to do something because they perceive a potential problem or punishment.
Examples
- Basic Usage:
- High security cameras are installed to deter theft.
- The harsh penalty is intended to deter others from committing similar crimes.
- Bad weather did not deter the hikers from completing their journey.
Advanced Usage
- "deterrence" (noun): The action of discouraging an action or event through fear of the consequences.
- Nuclear deterrence is a key part of the country's defense policy.
- "deterrent" (noun/adjective): Something that deters; having the quality of deterring.
- The visible alarm system acts as a strong deterrent to burglars.
- They argued for more deterrent measures against fraud.
Variants and Related Words
- Deterrent (n/adj): Something that deters; serving to deter.
- Deterrence (n): The strategy or practice of discouraging actions through fear.
Synonyms
- Discourage: To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
- Dissuade: To persuade someone not to take a particular course of action.
- Prevent: To stop something from happening or arising.
- Hinder: To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
Antonyms
- Encourage: To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
- Persuade: To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
- Promote: To support or actively encourage.
Related Phrases/Concepts
- Deterrent Effect: The preventive impact of a law, punishment, or measure.
- The new law had a significant deterrent effect on drunk driving.
- To act as a deterrent: To serve the function of discouraging an action.
- The heavy fine acts as a deterrent against littering.
Verb
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turn away from by persuasion
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Negative campaigning will only dissuade people
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try to prevent; show opposition to
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We should discourage this practice among our youth
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