deterrent

/dɪtˈɜːɹənt/

/dɪˈtɝɹənt/

Deterrent

a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences

synonyms : balk

deterrent

tending to deter

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.