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Deterrent

Deterrent Meaning & Definition
Deterrent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Deterrent?

[n] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
[adj] tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Deterrent: balk | baulk | check | handicap | hindrance | impediment | preventative | preventive

Related Terms | Find terms related to Deterrent: admonishing | admonitory | alarming | awing | bar | block | blockade | bottleneck | catch | cautionary | cautioning | check | chill | chilling | cold water | cordon | curtain | damp | damper | daunting | determent | deterring | difficulty | disconcerting | discouragement | discouraging | disheartening | disincentive | disinclining | dismaying | disquieting | dissuading | dissuasion | dissuasive | drawback | exemplary | expostulatory | fearful | fear-inspiring | fearsome | forbidding | forestalling | frightening | frightful | hang-up | hazard | hindrance | hitch | hurdle | impediment | intimidating | joker | monitorial | monitory | notificational | notifying | objection | obstacle | obstruction | obstructive | one small difficulty | overawing | preclusive | preventative | preventive | prohibitive | prophylactic | rub | scaring | scary | snag | startling | stumbling block | stumbling stone | warning | wet blanket

See Also | albatross | bind | difficulty | millstone | obstacle | obstruction

Deterrent In Webster's Dictionary

\De*ter"rent\, a. [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See {Deter}.] Serving to deter. ``The deterrent principle.'' --E. Davis.
\De*ter"rent\, n. That which deters or prevents.

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