How do you pronounce deterrent?

deterrent is pronounced as /dɪˈtɜːrənt/.

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deterrent

🚫deterrent

noun

/dɪˈtɜːrənt/

determined detest

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Meaning

Something that discourages or prevents someone from doing something.

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Example Sentences

The new law is expected to be a deterrent against crime.

A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.

The presence of a deterrent made the pests stay away from the crops.

Synonyms

hindrance, obstacle, discouragement, preventive, restraint

Entry 1

hindrance, obstacle, discouragement, preventive

Entry 2

hindrance, obstacle, restraint

Entry 3

obstacle, hindrance

Antonyms

encouragement, incentive, motivation

Entry 1

encouragement, incentive

Entry 2

encouragement, incentive, motivation

Entry 3

encouragement, incentive

Collocations

act as a deterrent, effective deterrent, serve as a deterrent

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