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deterrence

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(de-ter-rence) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. anything that prevents or discourages.

Example Sentence

The policeman guarding the door was a deterrence to any potential thieves.

Synonyms

discouragement; disincentive; determent

Antonyms

incentive; inducement; stimulant; stimulus

Rhymes

  • currence

  • concurrence
  • deterrence
  • occurrence
  • recurrence
  • transference

  • coinsurance