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Synonyms and Antonyms for
deterrent
1. deterrent (n.)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms:
diriment impediment
albatross
balk
obstruction
handicap
bind
baulk
check
difficulty
drag
obstacle
impediment
hindrance
millstone
hinderance
straitjacket
Antonyms:
indulgent
tolerance
lenient
soft
bailable
2. deterrent (adj.)
tending to deter
Synonyms:
preventive
preventative
Antonyms:
permissive
permissiveness
