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interference vs deterrence

deterrence vs interference

interference and deterrence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interference Yes No No No
deterrence Yes No No No
As nouns, deterrence is a hyponym of interference; that is, deterrence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interference:
  • interference: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  • deterrence: the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
Other hyponyms of interference include foiling, frustration, thwarting, antagonism, obstruction, complication, bar, prevention.
interference (noun) deterrence (noun)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
(American football) blocking a player's path with your body a communication that makes you afraid to try something
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome a negative motivational influence
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
Difference between interference and deterrence

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