DETERRENCE

deterrence

(noun) the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

determent, deterrence, intimidation

(noun) a communication that makes you afraid to try something

disincentive, deterrence

(noun) a negative motivational influence

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Noun

deterrence (countable and uncountable, plural deterrences)

The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

Synonyms

• intimidation

• dissuasion

Anagrams

• recentered

Source: Wiktionary

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De*ter"rence, n.

Definition: That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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