DETERS
Verb
deters
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deter
Anagrams
• desert, rested
Proper noun
Deters (plural Deterses)
A surname.
Source: Wiktionary
DETER
De*ter", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deterred; p. pr. & vb. n. Deterring.]
Etym: [L. deterrere; de + terrere to frighten, terrify. See Terror.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition