 deterrence |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a communication that makes you afraid to try something | |
| Synonyms: | intimidation determent | |
| Related terms: | discouragement dissuade intimidate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a negative motivational influence | |
| Synonyms: | disincentive | |
| Related terms: | incentive rational_motive | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety | |
| Related terms: | hindrance dissuasion discouragement nuclear_deterrence deter | |
| Similar spelling: |
deterrent determine determiner determined determinate deuteron Determan determinedly determinable determent |
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