The Opposite(Antonym) of “abets”
The antonyms of abets are deter, discourage, and hinder. These words convey the opposite meaning of abets, which is to assist or encourage someone to do something, especially something wrong or illegal.
Explore all Antonyms of “abets”
Definitions and Examples of deter, discourage, hinder
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To discourage or prevent someone from doing something by creating fear or doubt.
Example
The high crime rate in the area deters many people from walking alone at night.
To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to dissuade or deter.
Example
Her parents tried to discourage her from pursuing a career in acting, but she didn't give up.
To make it difficult for someone to do something; to obstruct or impede.
Example
The heavy rain hindered our progress on the hike, and we had to turn back.
Key Differences: deter vs discourage vs hinder
- 1Deter implies creating fear or doubt to prevent someone from doing something.
- 2Discourage implies causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
- 3Hinder implies making it difficult or obstructing someone from doing something.
Effective Usage of deter, discourage, hinder
- 1Legal Context: Use deter to describe measures taken to prevent illegal activities.
- 2Motivational Context: Use discourage to describe situations where someone's confidence or enthusiasm is lost.
- 3Obstruction Context: Use hinder to describe situations where someone is obstructed from doing something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of abets have distinct nuances. Deter implies creating fear or doubt, discourage implies causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm, and hinder implies making it difficult or obstructing someone from doing something. Use these words in legal contexts to describe measures taken to prevent illegal activities, in motivational contexts to describe situations where someone's confidence or enthusiasm is lost, and in obstruction contexts to describe situations where someone is obstructed from doing something.
