deterrent
IPA: dɪtˈɝrʌnt
noun
- Something that deters.
adjective
- Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
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Examples of "deterrent" in Sentences
- The government's deterrent is refused by citizens.
- The purpose of sanctions is deterrent, not punitive.
- But none of that is a deterrent to the scheming women.
- The insects produce the acid as a deterrent to predators.
- Accusations of plagiarism seem to be the greatest deterrent.
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