deter
The origin and history of deter.
Etymology
From Latin deterrere, "to frighten away" — from de- ("away") and terrere ("to frighten").
The origin and history of deter.
From Latin deterrere, "to frighten away" — from de- ("away") and terrere ("to frighten").
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