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Uncommondeter
The correct spelling is deter.
How to pronounce deter
/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
verbIPA: /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
Say it like: Det-er
The correct spelling is deter. To prevent something from happening.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To prevent something from happening.
- 2.To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
- 3.To distract someone from something.
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