deter

dɪˈtɜːr
deterreddeterring
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Translation of deter into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

prevention

prevent something from happening by instilling fear
  • The alarm system deters burglars from breaking in.Das Alarmsystem schreckt Einbrecher davon ab, einzubrechen.
2.

discourage action

discourage someone from doing something
  • High costs deter many people from traveling..Hohe Kosten schrecken viele Menschen vom Reisen ab
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Synonyms and analogies of deter in English

Examples of deter in a sentence

  • The scarecrow deters birds from the field.
  • The threat of punishment can deter criminal behavior.
  • Warnings about the risks did not deter him from trying.

Translations of "deter" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
abschreckenv.

Without teeth, the law becomes meaningless and cannot deter potential offenders.

Ohne Biss wird das Gesetz bedeutungslos und kann potenzielle Täter nicht abschrecken.

abhaltenv.

No amount of scoffing could deter her from speaking her truth.

Kein Spott konnte sie davon abhalten, ihre Wahrheit zu sprechen.

verhindernv.

Public scrutiny can deter unethical practices in both government and private sectors.

Öffentliche Kontrolle kann unethische Praktiken sowohl im staatlichen als auch im privaten Sektor verhindern.

schreckenv.

The unseen dangers of the forest often deter hikers from exploring further.

Die verborgenen Gefahren des Waldes schrecken oft Wanderer davon ab, weiter vorzudringen.

abwehrenv.

An effective bear spray contains ingredients that deter bears without harming them.

Ein effektives Bärenspray enthält Inhaltsstoffe, die Bären abwehren, ohne ihnen zu schaden.

abbringenv.

A man on a mission never lets setbacks deter him from his ultimate goal.

Ein Mann mit einer Mission lässt sich von Rückschlägen nie von seinem Endziel abbringen.

abwendenv.

it's the only thing I could say to deter him.

Ich kann mich nicht mehr von ihm abwenden.

unterbindenv.

The coach used tough training to deter laziness among the players.

Der Trainer setzte hartes Training ein, um Faulheit unter den Spielern zu unterbinden.

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Other translations for deter:

  • zurückhaltenv.
  • beeinträchtigenv.

deter: Examples and translations in context

A strong naval presence can deter potential aggressors from engaging.

Eine starke maritime Präsenz kann potenzielle Aggressoren von Angriffen abschrecken.

The alliance's nuclear umbrella aims to deter any potential aggressor from launching attacks.

Der Atomschirm des Bündnisses soll potenzielle Angreifer von Angriffen abschrecken.

A solid defense in depth can deter potential cyber attackers effectively.

Eine solide Abwehr in der Tiefe kann potenzielle Cyberangreifer wirksam abschrecken.

Lawyers are arguing for stricter penalties to deter knife crime offenders.

Anwälte plädieren für härtere Strafen, um Täter von Messerdelikten abzuschrecken.

He persistently pursued his dreams, refusing to let anything deter him.

Er verfolgte seine Träume unermüdlich und ließ sich durch nichts abschrecken.

Regulatory risk can deter investment in industries like pharmaceuticals and technology.

Regulatorisches Risiko kann Investitionen in Branchen wie Pharmazeutika und Technologie abschrecken.

The residential complex is securely policed to deter any criminal activity.

Der Wohnkomplex wird sicher überwacht, um kriminelle Aktivitäten abzuschrecken.

Many residents installed alarms to deter breaking and entering in their community.

Viele Bewohner installierten Alarmsysteme, um Einbrüche in ihrer Gemeinde abzuschrecken.

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