Deter
Meaning
To discourage someone from doing something by making them afraid or doubtful
Pronunciation
UK /dɪˈtɜː(r)/
US /dɪˈtɜːr/
Example Sentences
- Its capsaicin evolved to deter mammals and fungi, while birds, indifferent to the burn, obligingly dispersed the seeds.
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