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Hector vs Deter - What's the difference?

hector | deter |

As a proper noun hector

is hector.

As a verb deter is

to prevent something from happening.

hector

English

Alternative forms

* hectour (qualifier)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A bully; a blustering, turbulent, noisy fellow.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To intimidate or dominate in a blustering way.
  • To behave like a bully; swagger.

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    deter

    English

    Verb

    (deterr)
  • To prevent something from happening.
  • To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
  • * 1748 . David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. ยง 10.
    • we have in following enquiry, attempted to throw some light upon subjects, from which uncertainty has hitherto deterred the wise

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