deterrent :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (2)

n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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Adverbs (0)

Adjectives (1)

adj. tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"

Fuzzynyms (12)

n. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding"

n. the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft"

n. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

n. an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"

n. a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

Synonyms (15)

adj. preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street"

adj. preventing realization or attainment of a desire

adj. taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"

adj. made impossible

adj. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer"

adj. tending to discourage (especially of prices); "the price was prohibitive"

Antonyms (0)

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