Meaning of DETERRENCE
| Pronunciation: | | di'turuns
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- [n] the act or process of deterring
- [n] a communication that makes you afraid to try something
- [n] a negative motivational influence
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| | Synonyms: | | determent, disincentive, intimidation |
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| | Antonyms: | | incentive, inducement, motivator | | |
| | See Also: | | discouragement, discouragement, dissuasion, hindrance, interference, rational motive | |
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| | Definition: | | \De*ter"rence\, n.
That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [R.]
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