deter

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Synonyms: defer, meter, peter, deer, dexter, detur, seter, doter, deuter, detec, keter

Antonyms: defer, meter, peter, deer, dexter, detur, seter, doter, deuter, detec, keter

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[prevent]] something from happening.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[persuade]] someone not to do something; to [[discourage]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[distract]] someone from something.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en|from=German}}.

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