Defenition of the word deterrence

• Defenition of the word deterrence

  • The power of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling the fear of punishment.
  • a communication that makes you afraid to try something
  • the act or process of deterring
  • a negative motivational influence
  • the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

Synonyms for the word deterrence

• • anticipation
  • avoidance
  • determent
  • disincentive
  • intimidation
  • preclusion
  • prevention

Similar words in the deterrence

• • deterrence
  • deterrence's

Hyponyms for the word deterrence

• • discouragement
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Hypernyms for the word deterrence

• • discouragement
  • hinderance
  • hindrance
  • interference
  • interfering
  • rational motive

Antonyms for the word deterrence

• • incentive
  • inducement
  • motivator

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