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determent
de·ter D0169700 (dĭ-tûr′)tr.v. de·terred, de·ter·ring, de·ters 1. To prevent or discourage from acting, as by means of fear or doubt: threats that did not deter her from speaking out; skin chemicals that deter predators.2. To prevent or discourage (an action or behavior): installed surveillance cameras to deter vandalism.3. To make less likely or prevent from happening: protocols to deter infection. [Latin dēterrēre : dē-, de- + terrēre, to frighten.] de·ter′ment n.de·ter′ra·ble adj.de·ter′rer n.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | determent - a communication that makes you afraid to try somethingdeterrence, intimidationdiscouragement - the expression of opposition and disapproval |
determentnounThe act of preventing:deterrence, forestallment, obviation, preclusion, prevention.TranslationsIdiomsSeedeterdeterment
Synonyms for determentnoun the act of preventingSynonyms- deterrence
- forestallment
- obviation
- preclusion
- prevention
Synonyms for determentnoun a communication that makes you afraid to try somethingSynonymsRelated Words |