Deterrant or deterrent
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Deterrent
Deterrent
Noun
Definition:
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
Examples:
- Cameras are a major deterrent to crime
Synonyms:
- Disincentive
- Discouragement
- Dissuasion
- Damper
Deterrent
Adjective Definition:
Able or intended to deter
Examples:
- The deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences
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