Deterrent Definition & Meaning
deterrent
- adjective
- tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"
- noun
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
"Deterrent" in song lyrics
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"Want you frightening lightning from deterrent"
Atoms Family f/ Da Cryptic One, Jestone — 5 Lil Pumpkins -
"The different interpretations, are served as a deterrent"
K-Rino — Lifting the Veil -
"crack cocaine ray gun deterrent"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with deterrent
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does deterrent mean?
- tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices" something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- What part of speech is deterrent?
- Deterrent is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does deterrent have?
- Deterrent has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).