deter Copy link Outline 1. dēterreo, 2 (in positive sentences usu. foll. by ne or prep.; in negative ones especially, by quominus, and in Pl. by quin)2. terreo, 2 (same constr.)3. absterreo, 2 (same constr.)4. dēpello, pŭli, pulsum, 3 (to induce to give up, to dissuade)5. āverto, 36. mŏveo, 2 • deter: 1. dēterreo, 2 (in positive sentences usu. foll. by ne or prep.; in negative ones especially, by quominus, and in Pl. by quin): to d. any one from selling by auction, aliquem d. ne auctionetur, Cic.: nor do I seek to d. you from so arguing, neque te deterreo quominus id disputes, Cic.: to d. men from writing, homines a scribendo d., Cic.: rarely with infin.: Cic.: also absol.: to d. men by the greatness of danger, homines magnitudine periculi d., Caes. 2. terreo, 2 (same constr.): to d. from trying to regain freedom, a repetenda libertate t., Sall.: to d. them from pursuing, quominus insequerentur d., Caes. 3. absterreo, 2 (same constr.): Cic.: Tac. 4. dēpello, pŭli, pulsum, 3 (to induce to give up, to dissuade): d.'d from his undertaking, de conatu depulsus, Cic.: v. to divert. 5. āverto, 3: v. to divert. See also to intimidate. 6. mŏveo, 2: v. to influence.