Deter and Neglect

Deter

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

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

Neglect

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

Deter and neglect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deter" instead a verb "Neglect".

Common collocations

nature deter nature neglect nature
anyone deter anyone neglect anyone
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