Definitions
Something that discourages an action by making it less appealing.
Word origin
Learned borrowing from Latin dēterrēns, dēterrentem.
Used in a sentence
“Along with trial by ordeal, hanging was the most effective deterrent that could be devised in an age without police or prisons.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Discouraging factor”9 letters
02“Keeps away”9 letters
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