deter
BrE /ˈdetə/ AmE /ˈdetər/
verb en → es
past deterred pp deterred ing deterring
to make someone less likely to do something, especially something bad or illegal
disuadir, impedir, evitar
- deter sb from doing sth
Collocations deter crime · deter theft
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The new law is designed to deter people from committing crimes.
La nueva ley está diseñada para disuadir a las personas de cometer delitos.
to prevent something bad or unpleasant from happening
prevenir, evitar, impedir
- deter sb/sth from doing sth
Collocations deter rust · deter corrosion
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The paint is designed to deter rust.
La pintura está diseñada para prevenir la corrosión.