verb🔗ShareTo prevent something from happening."The heavy rain deterred many students from attending the school picnic. "actionpolicemilitarylawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo persuade someone not to do something; to discourage."The teacher's stern lecture deterred the students from talking during class. "actionattitudecommunicationlawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo distract someone from something."The loud music from next door tried to deter me from finishing my homework. "actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
