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English Dictionary: deterrent	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for deterrent
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
deterrent adj tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices" n something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Synonym(s): hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Deterrent \Deter"rent\, a. [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See {Deter}.] Serving to deter. [bd]The deterrent* principle.[b8] --E. Davis.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Deterrent \De*ter"rent\, n. That which deters or prevents.