The most appropriate antonym of the word "deter" is incite.
- Deter: to discourage or prevent (someone) from doing something.
- Generalize: to make a general statement about a group of people or things, based on limited information.
- Dissuade: to try to persuade (someone) not to do something.
- Occupy: to take possession of (a place) by force or authority.
- Incite: to urge or provoke (someone) to do something, especially something violent or illegal.
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