De*ter" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Deterred (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Deterring.] [L. deterrere; de + terrere
to frighten, terrify. See Terror.] To prevent by fear;
hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or
difficulty, risk, etc. Addison.
Potent enemies tempt and deter us from our
duty.
Tillotson.
My own face deters me from my
glass.
Prior.