Definitions for: Deterrent

[n] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
[adj] tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"

Webster (1913) Definition: De*ter"rent, a. [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere.
See Deter.]
Serving to deter. ``The deterrent principle.'' --E. Davis.

De*ter"rent, n.
That which deters or prevents.

Synonyms: balk, baulk, check, handicap, hindrance, impediment, preventative, preventive

See Also: albatross, bind, difficulty, millstone, obstacle, obstruction

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