Words Like DETERRENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DETERRENT.

13 Alternative Words Similar to deterrent

1 Difficulty Noun      Hypernym Words Like Difficulty
2 Bind Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bind
3 Obstacle Noun      Hyponym Words Like Obstacle
4 Obstruction Noun      Hyponym Words Like Obstruction
5 Albatross Noun      Hyponym
6 Millstone Noun      Hyponym
7 Handicap Noun      Synonym Words Like Handicap
8 Check Noun      Synonym Words Like Check
9 Baulk Noun      Synonym Words Like Baulk
10 Balk Noun      Synonym Words Like Balk
11 Impediment Noun      Synonym Words Like Impediment
12 Hinderance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hinderance
13 Hindrance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hindrance

10 definitions of deterrent

1 Serving to deter.
2 That which deters or prevents.
3 something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
4 tending to deter
5 Tending to deter: deterrent weapons.
6 Something that deters: a deterrent to theft.
7 A retaliatory means of discouraging enemy attack: a nuclear deterrent.
8 Having the power or tendency to deter; hindering through fear; preventive.
9 That which deters or tends to deter.
10 A substance used in the manufacture of smokeless powder to moderate the violence of the explosion and to diminish sensitiveness to shock. Vaseline, camphor, etc., are so employed.
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