Word of the Day - December 08, 2024

DETER

The heavy fines aim to deter people from dumping garbage here.
to discourage or restrain from acting
to hinder or prevent [v DETERRED, DETERRING, DETERS]
to prevent
to stop from proceeding [v DETERRED, DETERRING, DETERS]
to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting she would not be deterred by threats
to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting.