Deter and Preoccupy

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

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

Nearby Words: deterred, deterrence, determent, deterring

Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.

Deter and preoccupy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deter" instead a verb "Preoccupy".

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying