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deter

/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • verb

    prevent (someone) from doing something by making it unattractive or threatening.

    - "The high price of the product acts as a deterrent to potential buyers."
    - "The fear of getting caught is a powerful deterrent to cheating."
  • verb

    make (someone) hesitant or unwilling to do something.

    - "The prospect of a long commute is a deterrent to applying for that job."
    - "The thought of failure is a deterrent to trying out for the team."
Pronunciation
  1. /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/



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Synonyms

dissuade
Rhymes
Words rhyming with deter
terrier , quitter , bitter , witter
Variants
List of all variants of deter that leads to same result
deter , determent , determents , deterrabilities , deterrability , deterrable , deterred , deterring , deters
Etymology
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Originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'deterrer', meaning 'to turn aside' or 'to drive back'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'deter' is often used in the context of law enforcement and security.

  2. In the game of chess, a 'deterrent' is a piece or move that threatens the opponent and forces them to think twice before making a move.

Related Concepts
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  1. prevention: The act of preventing something from happening. 'Deter' is a key concept in prevention as it refers to making undesirable actions unattractive or threatening.

Quotes
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  1. Rick Wagoner, CEO of General Motors, the automaker in most imminent danger of failure, gave lawmakers three reasons Chapter 11 isn't an option. First, the special financing that usually tides companies over through reorganization is so scarce right now that GM might not be able to get enough to keep functioning. Second, the stigma of bankruptcy would "deter" consumers from buying GM cars. Third, GM is already in the midst of a dramatic reorganization that will pave the way to a profitable future.

    - Justin Fox,{it}Time{/it},1 Dec. 2008

  2. For some species that "deter" attack by being poisonous, the goal of their physical appearance is not to hide or confuse other forest creatures, but to be noticed.

    - Candice Millard,{it}The River of Doubt{/it},2005

  3. Originally developed to monitor and track cattle, radio frequency identification (RFID) is now the cutting edge in merchandise, parcel, and baggage tracking. It's debuting in stores and libraries across the country as the most effective way to track inventory and "deter" theft without making consumers feel like they're in a war zone.

    - Athan Bezaaitis,{it}PC Magazine{/it},January 2000

  4. None of these tribulations "deterred" spectators in the least. The ancient Olympics remained immensely popular, the greatest recurring event in antiquity, from 776 {sc}b.c.{/sc} (when Hercules himself was said to have founded them) until a ban on pagan festivals by Christian emperor Theodosius I in the fourth century {sc}a.d.{/sc} ensured their demise—a spectacular thousand-year run.

    - Leigh Steinberg,{it}Civilization{/it},June/July 2000
Culture
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In literature, 'deter' is often used in the context of persuading or dissuading someone from taking a certain action. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway is deterred from attending a party at Gatsby's mansion due to his moral objections.

How to Memorize "deter"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a barrier or obstacle that prevents someone from doing something. For instance, imagine a fence that keeps people away from a dangerous area.
    - Visualize the word 'deter' as a shield that protects against unwanted actions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'deter' with the idea of prevention or dissuasion. For example, think of the word 'prevent' or 'discourage'.
    - Associate the word 'deter' with the concept of making something unattractive or threatening.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'D - Dissuade, T - Turn away'.
    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'deterrent': 'Deterrent Rhymes With Terrible, Terrific, and Tenacious, Ensuring That I Never Forget'.

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