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discouragement vs deterrence

deterrence vs discouragement

discouragement and deterrence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discouragement Yes No No No
deterrence Yes No No No
As nouns, deterrence is a hypernym of discouragement; that is, deterrence is a word with a broader meaning than discouragement:
  • discouragement: the act of discouraging
  • deterrence: the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
As nouns, deterrence is a hyponym of discouragement; that is, deterrence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discouragement:
  • discouragement: the expression of opposition and disapproval
  • deterrence: a communication that makes you afraid to try something
Other hyponyms of discouragement include disheartenment, dissuasion, determent, intimidation.
discouragement (noun) deterrence (noun)
the act of discouraging the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
the expression of opposition and disapproval a communication that makes you afraid to try something
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles a negative motivational influence
Difference between discouragement and deterrence

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