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deter
verb as in check, inhibit from action
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They added that delaying his departure could encourage others allocated to the return flights this week to make similar claims, and undermine the public interest in deterring lethal small boat crossings.
“These sanctuary politicians’ efforts to stop the Sheriff’s Department from cooperating with ICE are reckless and will not deter ICE from enforcing the law,” McLaughlin said.
The Newcastle United Supporters' Trust previously "welcomed" the club "taking visible action to deter and penalise those who may be profiteering from other fans".
While that kind of presence might deter a close-quarters threat, snipers and other assailants with long-range capabilities would not be affected.
"Use of firearms to commit murder must be deterred and penalties enforced must be appropriate to achieve that."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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