Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Deter

Deter , transitive verb

[Latin 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