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deterrence

/ deterrence /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
Type of:
hindrance interference
Kinds of:
discouragement nuclear deterrence
Derived:
deter discourage
noun Sense 2
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
Type of:
discouragement
Derived:
intimidate restrain dissuade deter
noun Sense 3
a negative motivational influence
Opposites:
incentive inducement motivator
Type of:
rational motive
Semantic Complexity
69%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
15
Times Searched
3
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hindrance interference discouragement nuclear deterrence rational motive incentive inducement motivator