Deterrence Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-tûr'əns, -tŭr'-

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Synonyms for Deterrence

determent
The act of deterring; deterrence
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forestallment
The act of preventing
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preclusion
(Uncountable) The condition of being precluded
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prevention
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
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intimidation
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
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disincentive
Something that prevents or discourages action; a deterrent.
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Antonyms for Deterrence

incentive
Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.
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Words Related to Deterrence

allow
The act of preventing
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deterrent
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preventive war
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national-security
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nuclear-weapons
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Deterrence Sentence Examples

  • A second way is to enhance deterrence through punishment.

  • Ways must be found to lessen, and ultimately overcome, their reliance on nuclear deterrence.

  • More importantly, neither side has experience of mutual deterrence.

  • If you are a victim, you can access information about the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act to learn more about your rights and the legal steps you can take to fight these instances.

  • Our interest is to maintain the nuclear deterrence which has been established at the lowest possible level.

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