DETERS Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word deters. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DETERS
| Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| damps | verbv | |||||||
noun • a slight wetness adjective satellite • slightly wet verb • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • restrain or discourage • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
| discourages | 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 | ||||||||
| dissuades | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
| hinders | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
| impedes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||||
| obstructs | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| prevents | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep from happening or arising; make impossible • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | ||||||||
| restrains | verbv | |||||||
verb • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult • prevent (someone or something) from doing something • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
