deterrent

Speech parts

1. deterrent - Noun

2. deterrent - Adjective

3. deterrent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Serving to deter.

That which deters or prevents.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

check impediment hindrance warning barrier obstacle restraint handicap preventative balk discouragement baulk hinderance disincentive penal
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Antonyms

energizer support addition hand help guide
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Hypernyms

difficulty

Hyponyms

millstone drag bind obstacle obstruction albatross

Phrases with the word

deterrent capacity strategic deterrent good deterrent criminal deterrent marine mammal deterrent pinniped deterrent

Examples

the deterrent effects of high prices Source: Internet

Active sonar can also be used as a deterrent and/or disablement mechanism. Source: Internet

Acoustic harassment devices and acoustic deterrent devices used by aquaculture facilities to scare away marine mammals emit loud and noxious underwater sounds. Source: Internet

A major deterrent to the development of opposing parties was the idea that there could only be one "King's Party" and to oppose it would be disloyal or even treasonous. Source: Internet

A.G.L. Shaw (1972) p. 35 It served as a powerful deterrent to law-breaking. Source: Internet

An award that might otherwise amount to a strong deterrent could be catastrophic.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

deterred deterrence deterrency deterrent capacity deterrent example deterrently