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