Deter and Mousetrap

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

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Mousetrap is an antonym for deter.

Mousetrap noun - A trap for catching mice.

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Deter is an antonym for mousetrap in topics: lure, draw attention.

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