Type and usage of deterrence from BoostVocab

deterrence

/dɪ'tərəns/

noun
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
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determent intimidation

type of:
discouragement
noun
a negative motivational influence
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disincentive

type of:
rational motive
noun
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
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type of:
interference hindrance hinderance

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