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deter vs counsel

counsel vs deter

deter is not a noun while counsel is a noun.

deter and counsel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deter No No Yes No
counsel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, counsel is a hypernym of deter; that is, counsel is a word with a broader meaning than deter:
  • deter: turn away from by persuasion
  • counsel: give advice to
Other hypernyms of deter include advise, rede.
deter (noun) counsel (noun)
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
deter (verb) counsel (verb)
turn away from by persuasion give advice to
try to prevent; show opposition to
Difference between deter and counsel

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