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deterrent

One entry found for deterrent.
Main Entry: de·ter·rent
Pronunciation: -&nt, -r&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin deterrent-, deterrens, present participle of deterrEre to deter
1 : serving to deter <a deterrent effect>
2 : relating to deterrence <a deterrent view of punishment>
- deterrent noun
- de·ter·rent·ly adverb