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deterrent - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'deterrent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Deterrent [ a.]
- Serving to deter.
2 . Deterrent [ n.]
- That which deters or prevents.

Meaning of 'deterrent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . deterrent [ s]
Meaning (1):
- tending to deter
Example in sentence:
  • the deterrent effects of high prices