Defenition of the word deterrent
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Defenition of the word deterrent
- Any measure, implement or policy designed to discourage or restrain the actions or advance of another agent, organization or state.
(Source: RHW)
- Tending to deter.
- tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- tending to deter
Synonyms for the word deterrent
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- handicap
- hindrance
- impediment
Similar words in the deterrent
Hyponyms for the word deterrent
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- albatross
- bind
- diriment impediment
- drag
- millstone
- obstacle
- obstruction
- straitjacket
Hypernyms for the word deterrent
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