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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deter

/dɪˈtɛr/ verb · British & US
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What does deter mean?

verb

To cause (something) to be less likely to happen or to be less severe. To remove or reduce something, such as a threat or a problem.

Example

"The new security system was designed to deter potential intruders."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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