deter Synonyms

dissuade discourage thwart intimidate prevent hold back hinder restrain curb stop check block impede dishearten inhibit scare resist quench repulse repel monish obstruct obviate overawe preclude divert prohibit put-off quell startle stay keep from pour cold water on throw cold water on scare off talk out of advise against persuade not to turn aside look away crack down beat back fend off warn wean keep off turn away ward off keep back close off