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Deterrent

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

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"

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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