deter
verbTo discourage an action or make it less likely to occur.
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Clear all filtersTo discourage an action or make it less likely to occur.
To decline gradually in condition, quality, or effectiveness.
Open to more than one interpretation or not clearly expressed.
To waste away or become weaker through lack of use.
Weaken through disuse
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A damaging influence or a condition of serious decline and deterioration.
Strong enough to settle a question or remove reasonable doubt.
The ability to make clear, firm decisions without undue delay.
A state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.
Clearly stated, precisely determined, or free from uncertainty.
Clearly determined
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Conclusive or authoritative enough to settle a question.
To decline into a worse condition.
A decline in quality, condition, or standing.
In a state of disrepair after neglect or age.
In serious disrepair
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A poor condition resulting from inadequate upkeep or needed repairs.
Showing sincere, serious, and determined purpose.
Sincerely serious
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Unclear, open to different interpretations, or not conclusive.
Open to several readings
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A worsening of an existing problem or unpleasant condition.
Someone who believes events are determined by fate and cannot be changed.
Having limits or an end.
Courage and strength in facing difficulty.
A reduction or loss in an ability, function, or working capacity.
Something that obstructs or makes progress difficult.
Intended to impose punishment or a penalty.
Firm and determined in purpose.
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