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deter
[dɪˈtɜːr]
📖 Definition
v. to discourage or prevent from acting; inhibit
🖼️ Picture This
A massive wall with warning signs keeping trespassers away
💬 Example Sentence
The heavy fines failed to deter illegal parking.
🎵 Music Connection
"Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore
Nothing can deter or hold back the unstoppable energy of this anthem.
📝 Word Roots & Related
de-down, out terr-frighten terror n. deterrent adj./n. ()