transitive verb. 1 : to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting she would not be deterred by threats.

Is there such a word as deterring?

de•ter. v.t. -terred, -ter•ring. 1. to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The dog deterred trespassers.

What does deterred mean in a sentence?

to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The large dog deterred trespassers. to prevent; check; arrest: timber treated with creosote to deter rot.