Associations to the word «Deterrent»
Wiktionary
DETERRENT, adjective. Serving to deter, preventing something from happening
DETERRENT, noun. Something that deters.
Dictionary definition
DETERRENT, noun. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
DETERRENT, adjective. Tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.