All deterrence synonyms
de·ter·rence
D d noun deterrence
- preemption — the act or right of claiming or purchasing before or in preference to others.
- preclusion — to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible: The insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction.
- obviation — to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary: to obviate the risk of serious injury.
- determent — to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The large dog deterred trespassers.
- dissuasion — an act or instance of dissuading.
- disincentive — something that discourages or deters; deterrent: High interest rates and government regulations are disincentives to investment.
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
- prevention — the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
- restriction — something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation.
- limitation — a limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity; inability or handicap: He knows his limitations as a writer.