🔄 Synonyms of "Deterrence"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| intimidationnoun | The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated. |
| determentnoun | The act of deterring; deterrence. |
| disincentivenoun | That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Deterrence"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| incentivenoun | Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages. |
| inducementnoun | An incentive that helps bring about a desired state. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Deterrence"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| determentnoun | The act of deterring; deterrence. |
| disincentivenoun | That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent. |
| intimidationnoun | The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated. |
| deternoun | A surname from German. |
| deterrentnoun | Something that deters. |
| dissuasivenoun | That which dissuades; a disincentive. |
| dissuasionnoun | the act or an instance of dissuading |
| preventionnoun | (medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.). |
| suppressionnoun | The act or instance of suppressing. |
| crackdownnoun | Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement. |
| discouragementnoun | The loss of confidence or enthusiasm. |
| threatnoun | An indication of potential or imminent danger. |
| retaliationnoun | Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge. |
| terrornoun | (countable, uncountable) Intense dread, fright, or fear. |
| pushnoun | An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action. |
| containverb | (transitive) To hold inside. |
| containmentnoun | (uncountable, countable) The state of containing. |
| curbingnoun | The damage caused to a wheel or tire by curbing (running the wheel or tire into or over a curb). |
| curbnoun | (figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint. |
| deterringverb | (transitive) To prevent something from happening. |
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