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deterrent

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Adjective

tending to deter
- the deterrent effects of high prices

Noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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Synonyms:
hindrance hinderance impediment balk baulk check handicap

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "deterrent":
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Words contain "deterrent" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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