Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deterred
Verb (past tense)
/dɪˈtɜːrd/
Definition
To discourage someone from taking a certain action or pathway.
Examples
- The strict rules deterred many students from misbehaving.
- Fear of failure often deterred him from pursuing his dreams.
- A lack of resources can deter communities from implementing new projects.
Meaning
Deterred means to prevent someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear.
Synonyms
- Discouraged
- Prevented
- Dissuaded
- Obstructed
- Inhibited
