Associations to the word «Deterrence»

Wiktionary

DETERRENCE, noun. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred
DETERRENCE, noun. Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action
DETERRENCE, noun. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear to attack

Dictionary definition

DETERRENCE, noun. A negative motivational influence.
DETERRENCE, noun. A communication that makes you afraid to try something.
DETERRENCE, noun. The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke