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deterrent
[dih-tur-uhnt, -tuhr-, -ter-]
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: , , ,military strength or an ability to defend a country or retaliate strongly enough to deter an enemy from attacking.
deterrent
/ ɪˈɛəԳ /
noun
something that deters
a weapon or combination of weapons, esp nuclear, held by one state, etc, to deter attack by another
adjective
tending or used to deter; restraining
Other 51Թ Forms
- deterrently adverb
- nondeterrent adjective
- ˈٱԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deterrent1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deterrent1
Example Sentences
The aim for many is not to catch or restrain criminals but to act as a deterrent.
They believe that the Iranians are as debilitated as they are going to be in the region after last year's degradation of Hezbollah in Lebanon - that took away a huge deterrent factor from Israel.
Havering Council has said its health and safety team had provided "detailed advice to the academy trust responsible for the school, including the use of legal deterrents and other controls".
Charging infrastructure and local road conditions could be further deterrents.
"To prevent escalation and ensure the safety of civilians and staff, non-lethal deterrents were deployed—including smoke and warning shots into the ground," it said.
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