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Deterrent
01
a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
deterrents
Examples
Increased security measures serve as a deterrent to potential thieves.
deterrent
01
serving to discourage or prevent an action by instilling fear, doubt, or consequences
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
Superlative
most deterrent
Comparative
more deterrent
gradable
Examples
Harsh penalties can have a deterrent effect on criminal behavior.
