Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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deterrence | Yes | No | No | No |
deterrent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
deterrence (noun) | deterrent (noun) |
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the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress |
a communication that makes you afraid to try something | |
a negative motivational influence |
deterrence (adjective) | deterrent (adjective) |
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tending to deter |