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deterred

The correct spelling is deterred.

How to pronounce deterred

verb

Say it like: Det-err-ed

The correct spelling is deterred. To prevent something from happening.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To prevent something from happening.
  2. 2.To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
  3. 3.To distract someone from something.

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