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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy