deterrent 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
tending to deter
Examples
- 1.the deterrent effects of high prices
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EnglishDerivationally related form
deterrence 3
noun
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
deterrent 1
noun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
deterrence 1
noun
a negative motivational influence
deter 2
verb
turn away from by persuasion
deter 1
verb
try to prevent; show opposition to
Similar_to
preventive 2
adjective
tending to prevent or hinder
