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deterrent
/dɪtˈɜːɹənt/
/dɪˈtɝɹənt/
Deterrent
[NOUN]1
a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences
Examples
1. Are punishments deterrent?
2. Many species use them as deterrents.
3. Another deterrent for low-income students is the cost of college.
4. As for the Israelis, the mere presence of the Red Army served as a deterrent.
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