to deter
01
avskräcka, hålla tillbaka
to stop something from happening
Transitive: to deter an action or situation
Exempel
The new laws were put in place to deter the spread of illegal activities.
De nya lagarna infördes för att avskräcka spridningen av olagliga aktiviteter.
02
avskräcka, modfälla
to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, usually by creating fear or doubt in their mind
Transitive: to deter sb from sth
Exempel
Warnings about the dangers of smoking deter many people from starting the habit.
Varningar om farorna med rökning avskräcker många människor från att börja med vanan.
Lexikalt Träd
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