DETERRING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in deterrent

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verb

present participle of deter

as in dissuading

to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail

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Recent Examples of deterring

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Instead of deterring strikes, these bases are serving as tempting targets. — Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 In other words, when the person putting the open sign is not truly in charge of the establishment, the credibility of the claim comes under scrutiny, deterring entry. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Drawing more than 90,000 for a game is the tallest of orders for any indoor sporting event, that this one is women’s volleyball is daunting, but not deterring. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 And these attacks drive up insurance costs – further deterring shipping companies while the war rages on. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 But now the industry is being asked to restock a five-month war while deterring China in the Pacific. — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 They are being installed by local law enforcement, municipalities and private entities, like home and businessowners, who say the cameras are deterring crime and catching criminals. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 From deterring pests to treating plant diseases and even preserving seeds, cornstarch offers a variety of benefits for eco-conscious gardeners. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026 Some of the chemicals and pesticides usually used for deterring birds, insects, and other pests can actually harm pollinators, pets, and children. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterring

Adjective

So when there are cases where there is blatant lack of deterrent effect of a sanction, the commission may open infringement procedures.

— Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
One thing to keep in mind is that the deterrent effect of coffee grounds may be more temporary than other methods.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026

Definition of deterrent

Verb

Following one incident with the actor, he was charged with seven felony counts, including assault, injuring a girlfriend and dissuading a witness from prosecuting a crime.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
The focus will be on advanced heat management and battery performance, given temperatures exceeding 40°C can cut battery range by as much as 22%, dissuading potential buyers who frequently navigate long desert routes.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissuading

Verb

At the same time, government officials have cast doubt on the safety of vaccines, further discouraging vaccination.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Lieu expressed concern that security perimeters would be so large during the Games that drop-off points would be even more distant, necessitating walks of up to half an hour, discouraging fans from taking buses.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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