Definition of Deterrent
Deterrent
de·ter·rent
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that discourages or deters someone from engaging in a particular action, or something that is intended to serve this purpose;
e.g. This scarecrow is intended as a deterrent to prevent birds from eating the crops.
(adjective)
preventing, inhibiting, or discouraging/deterring some action, or intended to serve this purpose;
e.g. The navy patrol had a deterrent effect on pirates.
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