ALL meanings of deterrence
de·ter·rence
D d - uncountable noun deterrence Deterrence is the prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat. 3
- noun deterrence the act of deterring 3
- noun deterrence the policy or practice of stockpiling nuclear weapons to deter another nation from making a nuclear attack 3
- noun deterrence discouragement, dissuasion 1
- noun deterrence military: dissuasion 1
- noun deterrence the act of deterring, especially deterring a nuclear attack by the capacity or threat of retaliating. 1
- noun deterrence The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred. 1
- noun deterrence Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action. 0
- noun deterrence The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking. 0