deterrent
/dɪˈtɜrənt/
noun
- Something that discourages or prevents a particular action, especially a crime or undesirable behavior.
- The high price of the medicine acted as a deterrent for many patients.
- Severe weather can be a deterrent to outdoor activities.
- The alarm system is a strong deterrent against burglars.
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adjective
- Serving to discourage or prevent something from happening.
- They installed a deterrent fence around the property.
- The deterrent effect of the new law has been significant.
- The threat of a lawsuit had a deterrent impact on the company's behavior.
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