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KK Pronunciation

〔 dIˋtFrәns 〕

Pronunciation

〔 diˊterәns 〕


Overview of noun deterrence

The noun deterrence has 3 senses


  • disincentive, deterrence -- (a negative motivational influence)

  • determent, deterrence, intimidation -- (a communication that makes you afraid to try something)

  • deterrence -- (the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety)