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1. deterrence
noun. ['dɪˈtɝːəns'] the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety.
Synonyms
- discouragement
- hinderance
- nuclear deterrence
- interference
Antonyms
- hope
- noninterference
- nonintervention
- fearlessness
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Rhymes with Deterrence
- transference
- coinsurance
- concurrence
- recurrence
- occurrence
- currence
How do you pronounce deterrence?
Pronounce deterrence as dɪˈtərəns.
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Sentences with deterrence
1. Noun, singular or mass
A car with no alarm will have still higher insurance premiums because it has no theft deterrence to it.
2. deterrence
noun. ['dɪˈtɝːəns'] a communication that makes you afraid to try something.
Synonyms
- determent
- discouragement
Antonyms
- disincentive
- advancement
- abettal
3. deterrence
noun. ['dɪˈtɝːəns'] a negative motivational influence.
Synonyms
- rational motive
Antonyms
- fosterage
- promotion