Deterrence - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|dɪˈtɜːrəns|
Brit.
|dɪˈter(ə)ns|
noun
- a negative motivational influence (syn: disincentive)
- a communication that makes you afraid to try something (syn: intimidation)
- the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
- a communication that makes you afraid to try something (syn: intimidation)
- the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
Extra examples
The author argues that deterrence is no longer the best way to prevent war.
Is capital punishment a deterrent to crime?
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