deter in Italian
deter in Italian is prevenire, scoraggiare — deter means to discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
deter in Italian
prevenire
(transitive) To prevent something from happening.
scoraggiare
(transitive) To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
What does "deter" mean?
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verb To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
"The high fence is meant to deter trespassers."
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deter in a sentence
- The high fence is meant to deter trespassers.
- Bad weather didn't deter the runners from finishing the race.
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What is "deter" in Italian?
"deter" in Italian is prevenire, scoraggiare. deter means: To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
How do you use "deter" in a sentence?
Example: "The high fence is meant to deter trespassers." In Italian, "deter" is prevenire, scoraggiare.
Are there other ways to say "deter" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "deter": prevenire, scoraggiare.
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