American English pronunciation
How to pronounce deterred
IPA transcription: [dɪ'tɚd]
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Verb
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try to prevent; show opposition to
“We should discourage this practice among our youth”
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turn away from by persuasion
“Negative campaigning will only dissuade people”
Usage examples
- Fear of reprisals such as unjust incarcerations and lynchings deterred upward mobility further.
- Undeterred, he finished a series of courses and became a military interpreter.
- Undeterred, Miss Marple eavesdrops when Enderby's family gather for the reading of the Will.
- Undeterred, Matthew continued to chase Anna despite being knocked back a second time.
- Undeterred, Coxwell made another flight the following week.