Deter and Tempt

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

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Tempt is an antonym for deter.

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

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Deter is an antonym for tempt in lure topic.

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

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