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deterring |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Deter \De*ter"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deterred}; p. pr & vb n. {Deterring}.] [L. deterrere de + terrere to frighten, terrify. See {Terror}.] To prevent by fear; hence to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc --Addison. Potent enemies tempt and deter us from our duty. --Tillotson. My own face deters me from my glass. --Prior.
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