Deterring

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  • v. Present participle of deter.
  • Word Usage
    "'How often the same association operates in deterring from the serious contemplation of a future state, we must leave to the consciences of individuals to determine."
    Verb Form
    deterred    deterring    deters   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    reject    disapprove   
    Variant
    deterring    deterred   
    Form
    deterred    deterring   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    restrain    present   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Burr    Fleur    Fur    Kerr    Monsieur