transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈtər, dē- ]
transitive verb
( de·terred ; de·ter·ring )
Etymology: Latin deterrēre, from de- + terrēre to frighten — more at terror
Date: circa 1547
1. : to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting
she would not be deterred by threats
2. : inhibit
painting to deter rust
• de·ter·ment -ˈtər-mənt noun
• de·ter·ra·bil·i·ty -ˌtər-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• de·ter·ra·ble -ˈtər-ə-bəl adjective