Synonyms of deterring

deterring 1 of 2

adjective

as in deterrent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deterrent
• preventive
• preventative
• prophylactic
• neutralizing
• precautionary
• negating
• nullifying
• blocking
• frustrating
• baffling
• thwarting
• hampering
• hindering
• impeding
• foiling
• retardant
• balking
• stalling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• encouraging
• abetting
• promoting
• smoothing
• nurturing
• fostering
• easing
• forwarding
• furthering

deterring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of deter

as in dissuading

to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action

we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissuading
• discouraging
• inhibiting
• diverting
• repelling
• unselling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraging
• persuading
• urging
• exhorting
• inducing
• prodding
• prompting
• goading
• impelling
• egging (on)