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Deterrant or deterrent

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Deterrent

Noun

Definition:

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

Examples:

  1. Cameras are a major deterrent to crime

Synonyms:

  • Disincentive
  • Discouragement
  • Dissuasion
  • Damper

Deterrent

Adjective

Definition:

Able or intended to deter

Examples:

  1. The deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences

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