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DETERRED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Deterred.

Deterred - as a verb

Try to prevent; show opposition to

Example: "We should discourage this practice among our youth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discourage14

Turn away from by persuasion

Example: "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissuade10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10counsel9rede5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bad weather deterred us from going to the beach."
"The high price tag deterred many customers from purchasing the product."
"He was deterred by the intimidating security guards at the entrance."
"The long queue at the amusement park deterred us from going on the rides."
"The lack of support deterred her from taking on the new project."
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Word Game Points

Is DETERRED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deterred is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETERRED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DETERRED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deterred is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETERRED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DETERRED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deterred is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETERRED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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