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- Dictionarydeterrent/dɪˈtɛrənt/
noun
- 1. a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something: "cameras are a major deterrent to crime"
adjective
- 1. able or intended to deter: "the deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences"
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DETERRENT definition: 1. something that deters people from doing something: 2. making someone less likely to do…. Learn more.
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A deterrent is something that serves to discourage, prevent, or inhibit something else. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word deterrent from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
A deterrent is something that makes someone less likely to do something, such as a punishment or a difficulty. Learn how to use the word deterrent in sentences, find synonyms and related words, and see translations in different languages.
A deterrent makes you not want to do something. Let's say there's a giant pile of cookies being guarded by an angry dog — the dog is a deterrent. People talk about deterrents most often when discussing crime.
A deterrent is something that prevents people or enemies from doing something by making them afraid of the consequences. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of deterrent from Collins English Dictionary.
A deterrent is something that discourages or prevents an action or behavior. It can be a noun or an adjective. See different sources and translations of the word deterrent.
noun. something that prevents, checks, or suppresses: a deterrent to crime. something that repels: Our lemongrass-based bug deterrent is natural, safe, and effective. Synonyms: hindrance, check, curb, restraint. military strength or an ability to defend a country or retaliate strongly enough to deter an enemy from attacking. deterrent.
