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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.

Relating to that which prevents or hinders an action.

Referring to something which hinders an action.

Characteristic of anything that prevents an action.

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