Deter and Press

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

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Press is an antonym for deter.

Press verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.

Usage example: pressed us to go with them to the school board meeting

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Deter is an antonym for press.

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

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