De-tĕr', v. t.

(14), v. t. [imp. & p. p. DETERRED (-tĕrd'); p. pr. & vb. n. DETERRING.] [Lat. deterrere, from de and terrere, to frighten, terrify.] To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder, or prevent by opposing motives from doing that to which one is impelled. Potent enemies tempt and deter us from our duty. Tillotson. My own face deters me from my glass. Prior.