Deterred means to discourage someone from doing something, typically by making them afraid of the consequences.
Here are some examples of how "deterred" is used:
* The high cost of living deterred many people from moving to the city.
* The threat of prosecution deterred potential criminals.
* The company was deterred from investing in the project by the risks involved.
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