Deter
Deter verb - To steer (a person) from an activity or course of action.
Hurt
Hurt verb - To feel or cause physical pain.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Nigh Invulnerable: He feels no pain due to having a remotely-stored nervous system; while he can be hurt, it doesn't deter him.
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