Deterrence Definition & Meaning
deterrence
- noun
- a negative motivational influence
- a communication that makes you afraid to try something
- the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
"Deterrence" in song lyrics
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"sonic bat deterrence"
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"british failure of deterrence"
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- What does deterrence mean?
- a negative motivational influence a communication that makes you afraid to try something the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
- What part of speech is deterrence?
- Deterrence is a noun.
- How many definitions does deterrence have?
- Deterrence has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).