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Meaning of deterrence


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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  deterrence
      n 1: a negative motivational influence [syn: {disincentive},
           {deterrence}] [ant: {incentive}, {inducement}, {motivator}]
      2: a communication that makes you afraid to try something [syn:
         {determent}, {deterrence}, {intimidation}]
      3: the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing
         occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety


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