'Deterring' definitions:
Definition of 'Deterring'
From: GCIDE
- Deter \De*ter"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deterred; p. pr. & vb. n. Deterring.] [L. deterrere; de + terrere to frighten, terrify. See Terror.] To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- Potent enemies tempt and deter us from our duty. --Tillotson. [1913 Webster]
- My own face deters me from my glass. --Prior. [1913 Webster]