deterrence

deterrence is a 10-letter English word with 4 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 15 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. noun. That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.
2. noun. the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
3. noun. a communication that makes you afraid to try something

   Synonyms: determent, intimidation

4. noun. a negative motivational influence

   Synonyms: disincentive

Synonyms

determent, intimidation, disincentive

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