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 | ||