Opposite of present participle for to cause (something) to flee by frightening it
Opposite of present participle for to give or be a reason for a course of action
“His past weight issues were enough to discourage him from developing bad eating habits.”
Opposite of present participle for to encourage or inspire someone to do something
“The continual criticisms would eventually demotivate him completely.”
Opposite of present participle for to draw in or to attract
“Your subpar food and service will deter potential customers from coming to your restaurant.”
Opposite of present participle for to (attempt to) mentally cause to happen
“The caterers spent the entire time flapping their arms in a furious, but futile attempt to discourage the flies from landing on their foods.”
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