C1
deter
dɪˈtɜː
verb
odstraszać
Also
zniechęcać
Definition
To discourage someone from doing something, often by instilling doubt or fear.
Examples
High prices may deter customers from buying the product.
Wysokie ceny mogą odstraszać klientów od zakupu produktu.
The security cameras are there to deter crime.
Kamery bezpieczeństwa są tam, aby zniechęcać do przestępczości.
Synonyms
Collocations
deter crimedeter someone fromdeter potential buyers
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