deterred

[dɪˈtɜː(r)]

deterred Definition

• 1. to discourage or prevent someone from doing something by making them doubt or fear the consequences
• 2. to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it seem difficult or unpleasant

Using deterred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deterred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The high cost of tuition fees may deter people from going to university.

• Example

  The bad weather deterred us from going out.

• Example

  The risk of injury deterred him from participating in the extreme sport.

deterred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deterred

• discourage
• dishearten
• dissuade
• hinder
• prevent

Antonyms for deterred

• encourage
• motivate
• persuade

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Summary: deterred in Brief

The verb 'deterred' [dɪˈtɜː(r)] means to discourage or prevent someone from doing something by making them doubt or fear the consequences. It can also mean to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it seem difficult or unpleasant. Examples include 'The high cost of tuition fees may deter people from going to university.' and 'The bad weather deterred us from going out.' Synonyms include 'discourage', 'dishearten', and 'dissuade'.