Deter

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)

Origin

From Latin dēterreō ("deter, discourage"), from de ("from") + terreō ("I frighten").

Full definition of deter

Verb

1. (transitive) To prevent something from happening.
2. (transitive) To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
• 1748. David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 10.we have in following enquiry, attempted to throw some light upon subjects, from which uncertainty has hitherto deterred the wise

Anagrams

• treed