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English noun: deterrence | |||
| 1. | deterrence (motive) a negative motivational influence | ||
| Synonyms | disincentive | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | rational motive | ||
| Antonyms | incentive, inducement, motivator | ||
| 2. | deterrence (communication) a communication that makes you afraid to try something | ||
| Synonyms | determent, intimidation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discouragement | ||
| 3. | deterrence (act) the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hinderance, hindrance, interference | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | discouragement, nuclear deterrence | ||
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