deterrence, n.
(deterrences)
(deterrences)
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
<noun.act>
deterrence
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a communication that makes you afraid to try something
<noun.communication>
determent deterrence intimidation
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derivationally related form
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derivationally related form
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derivationally related form
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hypernym
a negative motivational influence
<noun.motive>
deterrence disincentive
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lexical pointers
derivationally related form
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hypernym