Deter and Recant

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

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

Recant verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

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Deter and recant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deter" instead a verb "Recant".

Nearby Words: recantation, recanting

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