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deterrent  /dɪ ˈtɜr rənt/ ? Meaning of "deterrent"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  2. (adj) tending to deter

Synonym(s)

baulk, check, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment

Usage(s):

  1. It would serve as a useful deterrent to both China and North Korea.
  2. Schlesinger reasoned that neu tron bombs would constitute a credible deterrent.
  3. That is really the deterrent.

Quotes

  1. "This is a test for the disposition of the Department of Justice to serve as an intervenor and a deterrent" to hate crimes and discrimination, Jackson said.
    on Sep 23, 2007 By: Jesse Jackson Source: TIME

  2. "The Russians have thousands of warheads. The idea that somehow you can stop the Russian strategic nuclear deterrent with a few interceptors just doesn't make sense," Dr Rice told reporters in Norway before a Nato meeting with Sergei Lavrov, the...
    on Apr 27, 2007 By: Condoleezza Rice Source: Times Online

  3. "In these circumstances, it would be unwise and dangerous for Britain alone of any of the nuclear powers to give up its independent nuclear deterrent," the British prime minister said.
    on Dec 4, 2006 By: Tony Blair Source: International Herald Tribune

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