Meaning deterrent
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deterrent1829, noun and adjective, in Bentham, from Latin deterrentem, present participle of deterrere (see deter). In reference to nuclear weapons, from 1954.
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deterrenthindrance: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices" (deterrence) disincentive: a negati [..]
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deterrentadj. Hindering from action through fear.
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deterrent(n) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress(adj) tending to deter
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