Deter and Linger

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

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

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

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