DETERRING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word deterring. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word deterring. (close relations)

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	discouraging				adjectiveadj
	adjective • depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action adjective satellite • expressing disapproval in order to dissuade
	hindering				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • preventing movement
	dissuading				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • turn away from by persuasion
	inhibiting				adjectiveadj
	verb • prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something • limit, block, or decrease the action or function of • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally
	obstructing				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
	preventing				verbv
	verb • keep from happening or arising; make impossible • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
	dissuade				verbv
	verb • turn away from by persuasion
	discourage				verbv
	verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

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Here is a list of related hypernyms for deterring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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DETERRING Synonyms

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