Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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deterrent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
preventive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
deterrent (noun) | preventive (noun) |
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something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease |
an agent or device intended to prevent conception | |
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome |
deterrent (adjective) | preventive (adjective) |
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tending to deter | tending to prevent or hinder |
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease |