Deter and Prod

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

Usage example: we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail

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Prod is an antonym for deter.

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

Usage example: a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action

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Deter is an antonym for prod.

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