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deterred

[dih-turd] / dɪˈtɜrd /


ADJECTIVE
prevented
Synonyms


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This resistance has not deterred the country that has become the leading voice on reparations: Ghana.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Iran’s attacks have deterred captains from using the route along the Omani coast protected by the Navy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Perhaps most importantly, they need to learn to not be deterred by immediate losses.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

While the increased assessments needed to meet new standards deterred buyers for a few years, Florida condo statistics from May 2026 indicate the condo market is beginning to recover.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

I was trying to rescue Diego—I’d-never seen him so adorably flustered—but my mother was not easily deterred.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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