deterrence

Noun

Meaning

That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

intimidation determent dissuasion disincentive counteraction control force prevention security damage stop defense block bar penalty
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Antonyms

energizer support addition hand service help
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Hypernyms

interference hindrance discouragement hinderance rational motive

Hyponyms

discouragement nuclear deterrence

Phrases with the word

submarine deterrence

Examples

Another deterrence position in nuclear strategy is that nuclear proliferation can be desirable. Source: Internet

But former Secretary Henry Kissinger says there is a new danger, which cannot be addressed by deterrence: "The classical notion of deterrence was that there was some consequences before which aggressors and evildoers would recoil. Source: Internet

Estonian officials believe their aggressive actions have helped deter Russian attacks, and the expanding partnership with the United States is also reinforcing that deterrence. Source: Internet

Critics of nuclear disarmament say that it would undermine the present nuclear peace and deterrence and would lead to increased global instability. Source: Internet

But Turkey seems increasingly keen on re-establishing mutual deterrence and create a standoff where none of the warring parties is superior over the other. Source: Internet

A covert response would significantly limit the deterrence effect, he added. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

deterrable deterration deterred deterrency deterrent deterrent capacity