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deterrent

/dɪ'tɜrənt/

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noun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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Similar:

balk baulk check handicap hinderance hindrance impediment

type of:
difficulty
adjective
tending to deter
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"the deterrent effects of high prices"

Similar:

preventative preventive

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