avstyra — meaning in English

English meaning

• deter verb To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
• inhibit verb To slow down, restrain, or prevent something from happening freely.

Senses

avstyra is used for these senses in English:

• deter (transitive) To prevent something from happening.
• inhibit (transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

Related Swedish words