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Synonyms for deterrent
dɪˈtɜr ənt, -ˈtʌr-, -ˈtɛr-de·ter·rent

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  1. hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicapadjective

    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

    Synonyms:
    hitch, verification, impedimenta, stoppage, hindrance, disability, halt, chip, tab, handicap, arrest, tick, check-out procedure, confirmation, impairment, check mark, impediment, rafter, obstruction, baulk, checkout, hinderance, curb, chit, stop, disablement, cheque, obstructer, substantiation, stay, obstructor, encumbrance, balk, preventive, incumbrance, bank check, preventative, interference, assay, bridle, check

    Antonyms:
    permissive

  2. deterrentadjective

    tending to deter

    "the deterrent effects of high prices"

    Antonyms:
    permissive

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How to use deterrent in a sentence?

  1. Scott Kennedy:

    These actions are meant both to increase leverage in the current negotiations and as a deterrent to others, united States isn't going follow the standard playbook any longer because it has only emboldened China.

  2. Daniel Pinkston:

    It would give them the kind of deterrent that they have said they wish to have.

  3. Kama Simonds:

    The llama was a coyote-deterrent, for the protection of the goats.

  4. The FA:

    As part of this, The FA is reviewing what the minimum match-based suspension for proven cases of discrimination should be to ensure the deterrent in place is appropriate and effective.

  5. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon:

    Neither the operational effectiveness of our continuous at sea deterrent nor the safety of our submariners or members of the public have been compromised.


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