Defenition of the word deterrent

• 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

• • handicap
  • hindrance
  • impediment

Similar words in the deterrent

• • preventative
  • preventive

Hyponyms for the word deterrent

• • albatross
  • bind
  • diriment impediment
  • drag
  • millstone
  • obstacle
  • obstruction
  • straitjacket

Hypernyms for the word deterrent

• • difficulty

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