deterring

Definitions

The act of discouraging someone from doing something through fear or doubt of the consequences.

The process of preventing or hindering an action or event by instilling fear or uncertainty.

Examples

The installation of bright security lights is effective at deterring potential intruders from approaching the property.

Strict penalties for littering are aimed at deterring citizens from polluting the local parks.

Synonyms

discouraging dissuading preventing inhibiting daunting restraining blocking

Antonyms

encouraging persuading promoting assisting inciting emboldening facilitating