Deter and Linger

Deter

Deter verb - To steer (a person) from an activity or course of action.

Linger and deter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Deter".

Linger

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

Deter and linger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deter" instead a verb "Linger".

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Common collocations

bit deter bit linger bit
plans deter plans linger plans
opponent deter opponent linger opponent
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