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Definition of Deterrent
1. Adjective. Tending to deter. "The deterrent effects of high prices"
2. Noun. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Exact synonyms: Balk, Baulk, Check, Handicap, Hinderance, Hindrance, Impediment
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
Definition of Deterrent
1. a. Serving to deter.
2. n. That which deters or prevents.
Definition of Deterrent
1. Adjective. Serving to deter, preventing something from happening ¹
2. Noun. Something that deters. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deterrent
1. [n -S]
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