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deterrent

noun/adjective

/dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

Meaning

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Something that discourages or prevents someone from doing something.

A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.

The presence of a deterrent made the pests stay away from the crops.

The new law is expected to be a deterrent against crime.

hindrance, obstacle, restraint, discouragement, preventive

Entry 1

hindrance, obstacle, restraint

Entry 2

obstacle, hindrance

Entry 3

hindrance, obstacle, discouragement, preventive

encouragement, incentive, motivation

Entry 1

encouragement, incentive, motivation

Entry 2

encouragement, incentive

Entry 3

encouragement, incentive

act as a deterrent, effective deterrent, serve as a deterrent

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The process of forming ideas or concepts.

a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

A large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions.

An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.