v. 25B6; verb
the high cost deterred many : DISCOURAGE, dissuade, put off, scare off; dishearten, demoralize, daunt, intimidate.
the presence of a caretaker deters crime : PREVENT, stop, avert, fend off, stave off, ward off, block, halt, check; hinder, impede, hamper, obstruct, foil, forestall, counteract, inhibit, curb.
encourage.