Definition of deterrent Deterrent
/dɪtɚˈɹʌnt/ - [diterrunt] - de•ter•rent
We found 9 definitions of deterrent from 6 different sources.
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What does deterrent mean?
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| deterrent - tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices" | ||
| preventative, preventive preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug" | ||
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- deterrent (Noun)
Something that deters. - deterrent (Adjective)
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- deterrent (a.)
Serving to deter. - deterrent (n.)
That which deters or prevents.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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deterrent
Any measure, implement or policy designed to discourage or restrain the actions or advance of another agent, organization or state.\n(Source: RHW) -
deterrent
Tending to deter.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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deterrent
de-tėr′ent, adj. serving to deter.—n. anything that deters or prevents. [See Deter.]
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🔤- deterrent, noun, singular of deterrents.
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