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ddeterrent, deeteerreent, deterent, deterremt, deterren, deterrennt, deterrrrent, detterrentt, eterrent
Deterrent — synonyms, definition
1. deterrent (Noun)
34 synonyms
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2 definitions
deterrent (Noun) — Something that acts to discourage certain behaviour or action.
deterrent (Noun) — Something that interferes with (or delays) action or progress.
1 type of
difficulty
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2. deterrent (Adjective)
1 definition
deterrent (Adjective) — Tending to deter.
ex. "the deterrent effects of high prices"