determent

noun

de·​ter·​ment də̇ˈtərmənt 

dēˈ-, 

-tə̄m-

plural -s

1

: the action of deterring

2

: deterrent

Word History

Etymology

deter + -ment

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Rhymes for determent

• conferment
• deferment
• preferment