Deter and Prompt

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Deter

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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Prompt is an antonym for deter.
Nearby Words: deterred, deterrence, determent, deterring

Prompt

Prompt verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.
Usage example: prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles
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Deter is an antonym for prompt in cause topic.
Nearby Words: promptly, prompted, prompting, promptitude, promptness
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people deter people prompt people
someone deter someone prompt someone
many deter many prompt many
bit deter bit prompt bit
Other words: anyone, player.
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