deterrent
🇺🇸
/dɪˈtɜːrənt/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈterənt/
noun
R
something that stops or discourages someone from doing something
The high fine is a deterrent to prevent people from littering.
adjective
R
having the power to stop or discourage someone from doing something
The security cameras have a strong deterrent effect on shoplifting.
translation
something that stops or discourages someone from doing something
having the power to stop or discourage someone from doing something
Word Forms
Plural
deterrents