Deter and Retain

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

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

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Deter and retain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deter" instead a verb "Retain".

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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