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View usage for: (dɪterənt, US -tɜːr-) Word forms: plural deterrents1. countable nounA 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 nounA 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) noun2. a weapon or combination of weapons, esp nuclear, held by one state, etc, to deter attack by another adjective3. tending or used to deter; restraining Derived forms deterrence (deˈterrence) noun Word origin C19: from Latin dēterrēns hindering; see deterdeterrent in American English (diˈtɜrənt; dɪˈtɜrənt) adjective1. deterring or tending to deter noun2. a thing or factor that deters; hindrance Word origin L deterrens, prp. of deterrere: see deter Examples of 'deterrent' in a sentencedeterrent Continued disturbance by people coming and going is more likely to have a deterrent effect.We have absolute confidence in our independent nuclear deterrent.We know that close passing is the single biggest deterrent stopping more people from taking to their bikes.Above all, the cost of legal training remains the biggest deterrent.Without such oversight, the consensus in support of our nuclear deterrent faces being undermined.Possible problems with our nuclear deterrent isn't one of them.If the information was made public, they knew how damaging it would be to the credibility of our nuclear deterrent.Meanwhile, it will be easier to deport foreign criminals and our nuclear deterrent is safe with the go-ahead for four replacement submarines.The first and most effective deterrent to embezzlement is a strong system of "internal control.We hope they will act as a deterrent to people.The nuclear deterrent is substantially different from other weapons.Up to now it has had the desired deterrent effect.The length of the sentence was intended as a deterrent against copycat attacks.It was the biggest deterrent to working in the industry.What kind of punishment or deterrent is that?But this would be an effective deterrent.There is no deterrent to make people behave within the law.It needs to be a big deterrent and a lifetime ban is.There is no other effective deterrent or punishment for the kind of persons who commit such crimes.The biggest deterrent to more people cycling is fear.The judge said that naming and shaming him has a clear deterrent effect.Cost though is the single biggest deterrent.Nor should the political parties imagine that it is possible to provide an effective nuclear deterrent on the cheap.An alarm has deterrent value, but essentially it rings when other security has failed.The nuclear deterrent will stay, but there is still pressure to do it on the cheap.Where's the punishment or deterrent in that?As always, the question is not can we afford a nuclear deterrent.Its deterrent value is nil. In other languagesdeterrent 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' n (c) - (nuclear)
威慑(懾)因素 (wēishè yīnsù) - (Law)
威慑(懾)手段 (wēishè shǒuduàn)
adj - [effect]
威慑(懾)的 (wēishè de) to act as a deterrent 发(發)挥(揮)威慑(懾)作用 (fāhuī wēishè zuòyòng)
Definition something that deters Police believe that CCTV cameras are an effective deterrent. Synonyms defensive measures determent Opposites spur , incentive , lure , bait , motivation , stimulus , inducement , carrot (informal) , enticement Definition tending to deter He believes in the deterrent effect of custodial sentences Synonyms discouraging inhibiting hindering dissuading Additional synonymsDefinition 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, damperDefinition something that restrains or holds back He called for much stricter curbs on spending. Synonyms restraint, control, check, brake, limitation, rein, deterrent, bridleDefinition 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 |