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discourage vs deter

deter vs discourage

discourage and deter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discourage No No Yes No
deter No No Yes No
As verbs, discourage and deter are synonyms defined as:
  • discourage and deter: try to prevent; show opposition to
discourage (verb) deter (verb)
try to prevent; show opposition to turn away from by persuasion
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior try to prevent; show opposition to
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
Difference between discourage and deter

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