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(dɪterənt, US -tɜːr-)
Word forms: plural deterrents
1. countable noun
A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
They seriously believe that capital punishment is a deterrent.
The tough new law should act as a deterrent.
Synonyms: discouragement, obstacle, curb, restraint More Synonyms of deterrent
2. countable noun
A deterrent is a weapon or set of weapons designed to prevent enemies from attacking by making them afraid to do so.
...a nuclear deterrent.
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If something has a deterrent effect, it has the effect of preventing people from doing certain things.
Such fines have little deterrent effect on rogue landlords.
...his belief in the deterrent value of capital punishment.
Synonyms: discouraging, inhibiting, hindering, dissuading More Synonyms of deterrent

deterrent in British English

(dɪˈtɛrənt)
noun
1. 
something that deters
2. 
a weapon or combination of weapons, esp nuclear, held by one state, etc, to deter attack by another
adjective
3. 
tending or used to deter; restraining
Derived forms
deterrence (deˈterrence)
noun
Word origin
C19: from Latin dēterrēns hindering; see deter

deterrent in American English

(diˈtɜrənt; dɪˈtɜrənt)
adjective
1. 
deterring or tending to deter
noun
2. 
a thing or factor that deters; hindrance
Word origin
L deterrens, prp. of deterrere: see deter

Examples of 'deterrent' in a sentence
deterrent

Continued disturbance by people coming and going is more likely to have a deterrent effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We have absolute confidence in our independent nuclear deterrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We know that close passing is the single biggest deterrent stopping more people from taking to their bikes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Above all, the cost of legal training remains the biggest deterrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Without such oversight, the consensus in support of our nuclear deterrent faces being undermined.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Possible problems with our nuclear deterrent isn't one of them.
The Sun (2017)
If the information was made public, they knew how damaging it would be to the credibility of our nuclear deterrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Meanwhile, it will be easier to deport foreign criminals and our nuclear deterrent is safe with the go-ahead for four replacement submarines.
The Sun (2016)
The first and most effective deterrent to embezzlement is a strong system of "internal control.
Christianity Today (2000)
We hope they will act as a deterrent to people.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The nuclear deterrent is substantially different from other weapons.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Up to now it has had the desired deterrent effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The length of the sentence was intended as a deterrent against copycat attacks.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was the biggest deterrent to working in the industry.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
What kind of punishment or deterrent is that?
The Sun (2013)
But this would be an effective deterrent.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There is no deterrent to make people behave within the law.
The Sun (2010)
It needs to be a big deterrent and a lifetime ban is.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There is no other effective deterrent or punishment for the kind of persons who commit such crimes.
The Sun (2006)
The biggest deterrent to more people cycling is fear.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The judge said that naming and shaming him has a clear deterrent effect.
The Sun (2014)
Cost though is the single biggest deterrent.
The Sun (2010)
Nor should the political parties imagine that it is possible to provide an effective nuclear deterrent on the cheap.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
An alarm has deterrent value, but essentially it rings when other security has failed.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The nuclear deterrent will stay, but there is still pressure to do it on the cheap.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Where's the punishment or deterrent in that?
The Sun (2011)
As always, the question is not can we afford a nuclear deterrent.
The Sun (2013)
Its deterrent value is nil.
The Sun (2013)

In other languages
deterrent

British English: deterrent NOUN
A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
They seriously believe that capital punishment is a deterrent.
  • American English: deterrent
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dissuasivo
  • Chinese: 威慑物
  • European Spanish: fuerza disuasoria
  • French: moyen dissuasif
  • German: Abschreckungsmittel
  • Italian: deterrente
  • Japanese: 抑止するもの
  • Korean: 제지하는 것
  • European Portuguese: dissuasivo
  • Latin American Spanish: fuerza disuasoria

Chinese translation of 'deterrent'

deterrent

(dɪˈtɛrənt)

n (c)

  1. (nuclear) 威慑(懾)因素 (wēishè yīnsù)
  2. (Law) 威慑(懾)手段 (wēishè shǒuduàn)

adj

  1. [effect] 威慑(懾)的 (wēishè de)
    to act as a deterrent 发(發)挥(揮)威慑(懾)作用 (fāhuī wēishè zuòyòng)
(noun) 
Definition
something that deters
Police believe that CCTV cameras are an effective deterrent.
Synonyms
discouragement
Uncertainty is one of the major discouragements to investment.
obstacle
Overcrowding remains a large obstacle to improving conditions.
curb
He called for much stricter curbs on spending.
restraint
Criminals could cross into the country without restraint.
impediment
There is no legal impediment to the marriage.
check
There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.
hindrance
Higher rates have been a hindrance to economic recovery.
disincentive
High tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours.
defensive measures
determent
Opposites
spur
,
incentive
,
lure
,
bait
,
motivation
,
stimulus
,
inducement
,
carrot (informal)
,
enticement
(adjective) 
Definition
tending to deter
He believes in the deterrent effect of custodial sentences
Synonyms
discouraging
inhibiting
hindering
dissuading

Additional synonyms

in the sense of check
Definition
a means to ensure against fraud or error
There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.
Synonyms
control,
limitation,
restraint,
constraint,
rein,
obstacle,
curb,
obstruction,
stoppage,
inhibition,
impediment,
hindrance,
damper
in the sense of curb
Definition
something that restrains or holds back
He called for much stricter curbs on spending.
Synonyms
restraint,
control,
check,
brake,
limitation,
rein,
deterrent,
bridle
in the sense of disincentive
Definition
something that discourages someone from behaving or acting in a particular way
High tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours.
Synonyms
discouragement,
deterrent,
impediment,
damper,
dissuasion,
determent

Synonyms of 'deterrent'

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