deter
US /dɪˈtɝː/
UK /dɪˈtɝː/
1.
menghalang, mencegah, mengurangkan
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
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The high cost of the program might deter some students from applying.
Kos program yang tinggi mungkin menghalang sesetengah pelajar daripada memohon.
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Security cameras are often used to deter crime.
Kamera keselamatan sering digunakan untuk menghalang jenayah.