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Définition et signification de « deterrent » en anglais

Deterrent
01

moyen de dissuasion, dissuasif, dissuasive

a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences 
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
composé
dénombrable
forme plurielle
deterrents
Exemples
Increased security measures serve as a deterrent to potential thieves. 

Les mesures de sécurité accrues servent de dissuasion aux voleurs potentiels.

02

dissuasion, élément dissuasif

a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression 
Exemples
Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent against potential nuclear attacks. 

Les armes nucléaires servent de dissuasion contre les attaques nucléaires potentielles.

deterrent
01

dissuasif, dissuasive

serving to discourage or prevent an action by instilling fear, doubt, or consequences 
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
composé
relationnel
superlatif
most deterrent
comparatif
more deterrent
gradable
Exemples
Harsh penalties can have a deterrent effect on criminal behavior. 

Les sanctions sévères peuvent avoir un effet dissuasif sur le comportement criminel.

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