deter Synonyms

dissuade discourage persuade not to put-off prohibit prevent preclude overawe obviate obstruct lest intimidate inhibit impede hinder head hamper quench restrain advise against talk out of scare off pour cold water on look away close off ward off turn away hold back keep off wean thwart stop stay startle scare halt frighten deterrence deterring detain derail demoralize deflect daunt daunting dampen damp curb check block