as in to dissuade
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail
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Garcia, from the advocacy network in El Paso, said U.S. border policies meant to deter crossings by diverting immigration flows to risky areas have done little to stop people from trying to cross.
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
In several states, laws and ordinances allow cemetery owners to limit access to non-family members, as well as designate specific times of access, to deter nighttime trespassing.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Franziska Palmas, senior Europe economist at Capital Economics, said stronger-than-expected growth would not deter the ECB from a December rate cut and forecast a reduction of 50 basis points.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
But unlike past Dodgers teams that flamed out in the playoffs, this year’s group never deterred, bonding together through clubhouse meetings and player-only bus rides and cross-country flights in which even their families weren’t allowed.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
In several states, laws and ordinances allow cemetery owners to limit access to non-family members, as well as designate specific times of access, to deter nighttime trespassing.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Franziska Palmas, senior Europe economist at Capital Economics, said stronger-than-expected growth would not deter the ECB from a December rate cut and forecast a reduction of 50 basis points.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
But unlike past Dodgers teams that flamed out in the playoffs, this year’s group never deterred, bonding together through clubhouse meetings and player-only bus rides and cross-country flights in which even their families weren’t allowed.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Deter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deter. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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