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deterring Definition and Meaning in English (deterring definition)

verb
Synonyms:discouragingpreventinghindering
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Deterring definition: The act of discouraging someone from doing something or preventing an action from occurring.

Definitions of Deterring

  1. 1verb

    The act of discouraging someone from doing something or preventing an action from occurring.

Example Sentences

casual

“The high cost of living is deterring many young people from buying homes.”

business

“Effective security measures are crucial for deterring crime.”

casual

“His stern look was deterring any further questions.”

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infinitivedeter
third person singulardeters
past tensedeterred
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Deterring definition: The act of discouraging someone from doing something or preventing an action from occurring.
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'Deterring' translates to 'deterring' in English. Deterring definition: The act of discouraging someone from doing something or preventing an action from occurring.
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