Deter and Turn

Deter

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

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

Turn verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

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Deter and turn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deter" instead a verb "Turn".

Nearby Words: turned, turning

attention	deter attention	turn attention
people	deter people	turn people
someone	deter someone	turn someone
anyone	deter anyone	turn anyone
Other words: city, player, friends, enemies, animals.

A lot of the time, the turn you use to place a trap or magic card could have been better used setting up a powerful monster to deter the A.I.

Source: Video Game / Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories
This is one of the more recent lines that fans have started using to deter negative criticisms of their favorite works (a common alternative seems to be "Just turn your brain off and enjoy it").

Source: It's Not Supposed to Win Oscars

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