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   Deter , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deterred ; p. pr. & vb. n. Deterring.] [L. deterrere; de + terrere to frighten, terrify. See Terror.] To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.
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   Potent enemies tempt and deter us from our duty.
   Tillotson.
   
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   My own face deters me from my glass.
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