Both Uses of
deter
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- Where his diction is bold and lofty, let us raise ours as high as we can; but where his is plain and humble, we ought not to be deterred from imitating him by the fear of incurring the censure of a mere English critic.†
Book Pref. *deterred = tried to prevent; or prevented
- Thou too no less hast been my constant care; Thy hands I arm'd, and sent thee forth to war: But thee or fear deters, or sloth detains; No drop of all thy father warms thy veins.†
Book 5deters = prevents; or discourages
Definition:
try to prevent; or prevent