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- Dictionarydeterrent/dɪˈtɛrənt/
noun
- 1. a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something: "cameras are a major deterrent to crime"
adjective
- 1. able or intended to deter: "the deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences"
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DETERRENT definition: 1. something that deters people from doing something: 2. making someone less likely to do…. Learn more.
The meaning of DETERRENT is serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter. How to use deterrent in a sentence.
DETERRENT meaning: 1. something that deters people from doing something: 2. making someone less likely to do…. Learn more.
A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it. They seriously believe that capital punishment is a deterrent. The tough new law should act as a deterrent.
Definition of deterrent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A deterrent makes you not want to do something. Let's say there's a giant pile of cookies being guarded by an angry dog — the dog is a deterrent. People talk about deterrents most often when discussing crime.
noun. something that prevents, checks, or suppresses: a deterrent to crime. something that repels: Our lemongrass-based bug deterrent is natural, safe, and effective. Synonyms: hindrance, check, curb, restraint. military strength or an ability to defend a country or retaliate strongly enough to deter an enemy from attacking. Discover More.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word deterrent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
A deterrent is a weapon or set of weapons designed to prevent enemies from attacking by making them afraid to do so.
A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
