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deterrent meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of deterrent at MeaningMonkey.org. deterrent meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DETERRENT noun
Definition of deterrent (noun)
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- synonyms: balk, baulk, check, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
DETERRENT adjective
Definition of deterrent (adjective)
- tending to deter
- "the deterrent effects of high prices"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet