1. A negative motivational influence
   - disincentive 
2. A communication that makes you afraid to try something
   - determent, intimidation 
3. The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

Derived forms: deterrences

See also: deter, deterrent

Type of: discouragement, hinderance, hindrance, interference, rational motive

Encyclopedia: Deterrence

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