10 words match “deter”

• deter verb

  to stop someone from acting by making them doubtful or afraid

  The tall fence deters monkeys from entering the garden.

  Like discourage, dissuade, put off

• deteriorate verb

  to become gradually worse

  Without repairs, the old wooden bridge deteriorated year by year.

  Like worsen, decline, decay

• undeterred adjective

  continuing despite problems or warnings

  Undeterred by the rain, the runners finished the race.

  Like unshaken, undaunted, resolute

• ascertain verb

  to find out for certain, by checking or investigating

  The scientist ran more tests to ascertain the cause of the problem.

  Like determine, establish, verify

• dissuade verb

  to persuade someone not to do something

  Her parents dissuaded her from trekking alone in winter.

  Like discourage, deter, talk out of

• headstrong adjective

  determined to do things your own way and not listen to advice

  The headstrong boy insisted on climbing the tree by himself.

  Like stubborn, willful, obstinate

• persistent adjective

  continuing for a long time; refusing to give up

  A persistent cough kept him home from school for a week.

  Like continuing, determined, tenacious

• resolute adjective

  firmly decided and not willing to change one’s purpose

  She was resolute in her plan to finish the marathon despite the heat.

  Like determined, steadfast, unwavering

• tenacious adjective

  holding firmly and not giving up easily

  The tenacious climber tried three times before reaching the summit.

  Like persistent, determined, dogged

• tenacity noun

  determination to continue and not give up

  Her tenacity helped her solve the puzzle after hours of trying.

  Like persistence, determination, perseverance