deter

paint sth. to deter rust

Dogs can deter unwelcome intruders.

Don’t let failure deter you.

only a health problem would deter him from seeking re-election.

Failure did not deter us from trying it again.

Britain must possess so climacteric a weapon in order to deter an atomically armed enemy.

strategists think not only about how to deter war, but about how war might occur.

added taggants to explosives to deter terrorism.

The windows are covered with grilles to deter vandals.

A:That works, but planting things like spearmint, southernwood, and tansy could both beautify your yard and deter your invaders.