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Definition deterrent in British English

deterrent noun

[countable] noun
/dɪˈterənt/
1

something that makes people decide not to do something by making them realize that something unpleasant could happen to them

Example

Fear of being caught acts as a deterrent to breaking the law.

2

a weapon whose purpose is to make other countries afraid to attack the country that owns it

Example

Britain's nuclear deterrent

Synonyms and related words
ammo ammunition armaments
Definition deterrent in British English