as in dissuaded
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail
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Recent Examples of deterred
Audiences haven’t been deterred by the critics largely panning the film for being shallow and offensively commercial.
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Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
However, even if Simpson had been available, the Steelers were significantly deterred by his limited college experience and were not planning to draft him in the first round.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Their plans are quickly deterred by protests, a nosy hotel employee, an obsession with a ’50s horror movie and an endless stream of French cuisine, with each obstacle more ridiculous than the next.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 May 2026
Inevitably, the rich are less deterred by the uncertainty than the poor.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Hamaguchi regulars shouldn’t be deterred, but Efira argues that, true to All of a Sudden’s spirit, all should walk in with their hearts and minds open.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Many reports that do arrive to the Honor Committee are now anonymous because of another technological development of longer standing—social media—which has reportedly deterred students from reporting openly out of apprehension of doxxing or shaming among their peer groups.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
We will not be intimidated or deterred from our mission of preserving an important lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities who cannot easily drive on their own.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Malissa Mabey Photo Such an esoteric directive might’ve deterred some designers, but Julia Miller of the AD PRO Directory firm Yond Interiors was thrilled to synthesize Henkemeyer’s highly specific (and yet abstract) ideas into a tangible home.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
However, even if Simpson had been available, the Steelers were significantly deterred by his limited college experience and were not planning to draft him in the first round.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Their plans are quickly deterred by protests, a nosy hotel employee, an obsession with a ’50s horror movie and an endless stream of French cuisine, with each obstacle more ridiculous than the next.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 May 2026
Inevitably, the rich are less deterred by the uncertainty than the poor.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Hamaguchi regulars shouldn’t be deterred, but Efira argues that, true to All of a Sudden’s spirit, all should walk in with their hearts and minds open.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Many reports that do arrive to the Honor Committee are now anonymous because of another technological development of longer standing—social media—which has reportedly deterred students from reporting openly out of apprehension of doxxing or shaming among their peer groups.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
We will not be intimidated or deterred from our mission of preserving an important lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities who cannot easily drive on their own.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Malissa Mabey Photo Such an esoteric directive might’ve deterred some designers, but Julia Miller of the AD PRO Directory firm Yond Interiors was thrilled to synthesize Henkemeyer’s highly specific (and yet abstract) ideas into a tangible home.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterred
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Perhaps a police report search as to any candidate filing for the House or Senate should be made part of their filing, any expense credited toward their filing fee, so that those with criminal history may be dissuaded.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In response, while the DFL already subsidises clubs willing to tour internationally, many teams — dissuaded by the cost and the level of competition in major markets — have been reluctant to take up that offer.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Interfering with a fawn is discouraged; observe from a distance and contact wildlife professionals only if the fawn shows signs of injury, distress, or the mother's prolonged absence.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Managers are discouraged from using token use to measure performance, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deterred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterred. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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