deterrent

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈtɛrənt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈtərənt/

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Noun

Singular deterrent

Plural deterrents

1. (countable) A deterrent is something that makes people less likely to do something.

   Can a car alarm function as a deterrent for thieves?

Related words

• deter