DETERRENT

deterrent

(adjective) tending to deter; “the deterrent effects of high prices”

hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap

(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

deterrent (comparative more deterrent, superlative most deterrent)

Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.

Noun

deterrent (plural deterrents)

Something that deters.

Source: Wiktionary

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De*ter"rent, a. Etym: [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See Deter.]

Definition: Serving to deter. "The deterrent principle." E. Davis.

De*ter"rent, n.

Definition: That which deters or prevents.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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