English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com and englishteststore.com File 159 deterrent (adj) Hindering from action through fear detest (v) To dislike or hate with intensity detract (v) To take away in such manner as to lessen value or estimation detriment (n) Something that causes damage, depreciation, or loss detrude (v) To push down forcibly deviate (v) To take a different course devilry (n) Malicious mischief deviltry (n) Wanton and malicious mischief