DETER


Meaning of DETER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈtə: ]

v.tr. (deterred, deterring) 1 (often foll. by from) discourage or prevent (a person) through fear or dislike of the consequences. 2 discourage, check, or prevent (a thing, process, etc.). øødeterment n. [L deterrere (as DE-, terrere frighten)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.