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deterrent (s) (noun), deterrents (pl)
1. A restraint that makes people decide not to take a certain action when they realize that something unpleasant would happen to them.
2. Using military strength as a way to defend a country or to retaliate strongly enough to prevent an enemy from attacking.
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deterrent (adjective), more deterrent, most deterrent
Descriptive of something that prevents or deters an action from taking place: Some deterrent customers will avoid buying certain products from the new store because of the high prices.

The deterrent weather is forcing a lot of people to stay in their homes instead of going shopping or even travelling to the places where they work.

A reference to that thich prevents or hinders an action.
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Relating to that which prevents or hinders an action.
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Referring to something which hinders an action.
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Characteristic of anything that prevents an action.
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