Canadian English Meaning of deterrence

Deterrence

Other Canadian English words related to Deterrence

synonyms

• bidding
• charging
• dictation
• direction
• Discouragement
• dissuading
• instruction
• ban
• repression
• suppression
• ban
• barring
• coercion
• Compulsion
• decreeing
• Enjoining
• forbidding
• outlawing
• prohibiting
• Prohibition
• proscription
• constraint
• force
• interdicting
• proscribing

antonyms

• allowance
• Approval
• authorization
• clearance
• Endorsement
• licence
• Permission
• promotion
• sanction
• support
• tolerance
• compliance
• Encouragement
• endorsement
• suffering
• licence
• obedience
• submission

Definitions and Meaning of deterrence in English

Wordnet

deterrence (n)

a negative motivational influence

a communication that makes you afraid to try something

the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

Webster

deterrence (n.)

That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.

FAQs About the word deterrence

What is the Canadian English meaning of the word deterrence

Deterrence

What is the English meaning of the word Deterrence

a negative motivational influence, a communication that makes you afraid to try something, the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences

What are the synonyms of the word Deterrence

bidding,charging,dictation,direction,Discouragement,dissuading,instruction,ban,repression,suppression

What are the antonyms of the word Deterrence

allowance,Approval,authorization,clearance,Endorsement,licence,Permission,promotion,sanction,support