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Deterrent: meaning, definitions and examples

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deterrent

 

[ dɪˈtɜːrənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime prevention

Something that discourages or prevents someone from doing something. It can be a punishment, a threat, or a barrier.

Synonyms

hindrance, inhibition, obstacle, restraint.

Examples of usage

  • It acts as a deterrent for potential criminals.
  • The high security measures serve as a deterrent against theft.
  • The presence of security cameras is a strong deterrent.
  • The fear of getting caught is a powerful deterrent for many people.
  • The sign warning of guard dogs is a visual deterrent.

Translations

Translations of the word "deterrent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissuasivo

🇮🇳 निवारक

🇩🇪 Abschreckungsmittel

🇮🇩 pencegah

🇺🇦 стримуючий засіб

🇵🇱 środek odstraszający

🇯🇵 抑止力

🇫🇷 dissuasion

🇪🇸 disuasivo

🇹🇷 caydırıcı

🇰🇷 억제책

🇸🇦 رادع

🇨🇿 odstrašující prostředek

🇸🇰 odstrašujúci prostriedok

🇨🇳 威慑

🇸🇮 odvračilno sredstvo

🇮🇸 fælingarmáttur

🇰🇿 қорқыту құралы

🇬🇪 შემაკავებელი საშუალება

🇦🇿 caydırıcı vasitə

🇲🇽 disuasivo

Etymology

The word 'deterrent' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'deterrent-', meaning 'deterring'. It has been used in the context of crime prevention and security measures to describe something that deters or discourages unwanted behavior. Over the years, the concept of deterrents has evolved to include various forms of prevention and barriers to criminal activities.

See also: deter, deterrence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,492, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.