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Meanings of deter in English

Portuguese
dissuadir
Catalan
dissuadir
Spanish
distanciar

Turn away from by persuasion.

dissuadir
Portuguese
impedir
Catalan
desanimar

Try to prevent; show opposition to.

impedir
Usage of deter in English
1
We believe a change in course will threaten jobs and deter investment.
The Guardian
2
However, broader U.S. sanctions deter many firms from humanitarian trade with Iran.
Reuters
3
China may even need to update its national law to deter offenders.
The South African
4
We believe that leaving the EU would deter investment and threaten jobs.
The Guardian
5
But business leaders said a rising wage bill may deter offshore investors.
Reuters
6
Arguing that the police help deter crime didn't make Levitt any enemies.
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7
Unresolved labour issues, meanwhile, would probably deter any future buyers for Cooper.
Reuters
8
Far more likely he'd set off the trap meant to deter thieves.
Rage of the Dragon
9
We do not want to deter young people from coming to Rhodes.
The Guardian
10
Some economists believe that taxes on equipment, premises and staff deter employment.
Reuters
11
Sellers worry such demands would deter interest and be seen as discriminatory.
Reuters
12
CIA Director Leon Panetta said the deaths would not deter the agency.
Reuters
13
But Occupy Central could deter tourists this year, a Polytechnic expert warned.
Reuters
14
Some Disneyland-goers expressed concern that the price hikes could deter low-income families.
Reuters
15
Sri Lanka Recent events shouldn't deter holidaymakers from choosing this teardrop-shaped island.
The Irish Times
16
This is enough to deter someone from coming forward to raise concerns.
The Guardian
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