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| 1. | [ noun ] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | |
| Synonyms: | impediment handicap balk baulk check hindrance | |
| Related terms: | difficulty obstacle drag albatross straitjacket bind obstruct handicap | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] tending to deter | |
| Examples: | "the deterrent effects of high prices" |
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| Related terms: | preventive | |
| Similar spelling: |
determent deterrence determinist determinate determinant deuteron Determan determine determiner determined determinism determining |
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