deterrence
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Synonyms: detergence, deterence, deference, deterrent, decurrence, devergence, detergency, terrence, deterrents, deterrences
Antonyms: detergence, deterence, deference, deterrent, decurrence, devergence, detergency, terrence, deterrents, deterrences
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Noun
- The act of [[deterring]], or the state of being [[deterred]].
- An [[action]] taken by [[state]]s or [[alliance]]s of [[nation]]s against [[equally]] [[powerful]] [[alliance]]s to [[prevent]] [[hostile]] action.
- The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
- The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.
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