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Definition of Deterrence
1. Noun. A negative motivational influence.
Exact synonyms: Disincentive
Generic synonyms: Rational Motive
Derivative terms: Deterrent
Antonyms: Incentive
Generic synonyms: Rational Motive
Derivative terms: Deterrent
Antonyms: Incentive
2. Noun. A communication that makes you afraid to try something.
Exact synonyms: Determent, Intimidation
Generic synonyms: Discouragement
Derivative terms: Deter, Deter, Intimidate, Intimidate
Generic synonyms: Discouragement
Derivative terms: Deter, Deter, Intimidate, Intimidate
3. Noun. The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety.
Generic synonyms: Hinderance, Hindrance, Interference
Specialized synonyms: Discouragement, Nuclear Deterrence
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent
Specialized synonyms: Discouragement, Nuclear Deterrence
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent
Definition of Deterrence
1. n. That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.
Definition of Deterrence
1. Noun. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred ¹
2. Noun. Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action ¹
3. Noun. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear to attack ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deterrence
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