Definition of deter

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Deter (v. t.) To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc..

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Baroscopical :: Baroscopical (a.) Pertaining to, or determined by, the baroscope..
Thermobarometer :: Thermobarometer (n.) An instrument for determining altitudes by the boiling point of water.
Corruption :: Corruption (n.) The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration..
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