Synonyms of deterrents

deterrents

noun

plural of deterrent

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

the homeowner put up a fence around his garden as a deterrent for animals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• barriers
• obstructions
• embarrassments
• impediments
• interferences
• hindrances
• handicaps
• burdens
• encumbrances
• constraints
• inhibitions
• chains
• shackles
• manacles
• cramps
• clogs
• blocks
• lets
• stumbling blocks
• stops
• loads
• fetters
• holdbacks
• hitches
• dangers
• restraints
• disadvantages
• brakes
• trammels
• bars
• balks
• hazards
• blockades
• delays
• snags
• curbs
• blockages
• crimps
• arrests
• difficulties
• stone walls
• embargoes
• catches
• brick walls
• perils
• hardships
• rubs
• drawbacks
• stoppages
• reins
• stalls
• drags
• reefs
• adversities
• holdups
• checks
• bits
• cumbers
• hobbles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentives
• stimuli
• catalysts
• stimulants
• advantages
• spurs
• benefits
• impetuses
• goads
• edges
• help
• aids
• breaks
• assistances
• handmaidens
• boosts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deterrents

And national nuclear deterrents will continue to be guided by national doctrine, not subject to NATO control. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

If an agent acts recklessly with company data—sharing proprietary code in public, for example—the same deterrents don’t apply. — Tharin Pillay, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

There have been hardline stances too, which also serves as market deterrents, such as a ban on any clothing with PFAS in New York and California since last year. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

In terms of deterrents to playing fantasy, one of the biggest issues the WSL identified was users creating a team at the beginning of the season, falling behind in the competition, and then dropping off entirely. — Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Birds get used to most deterrents after a time and learn to ignore them. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

The system includes a variety of deterrents that will use electricity, sound and bubbles to block carp as well as a first-of-its-kind locking mechanism that will flush fish out of the water. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Resident Margaret Deanesly Ziegler has installed everything from electric deterrents to a steel door to protect her summer cabin from bears, spending about $7,500 in the process, WSJ reported. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Peppermint and spearmint are the most common choices for reducing ant problems; however, catnip and other plants in the mint family can also be used as natural ant deterrents. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026