Synonyms for deterrence
dɪˈtɜr əns, -ˈtʌr-, -ˈtɛr-de·ter·rence

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1. disincentive, deterrencenoun

   a negative motivational influence

   Synonyms:
   disincentive, intimidation, determent

2. determent, deterrence, intimidationnoun

   a communication that makes you afraid to try something

   Synonyms:
   bullying, disincentive, intimidation, determent

3. deterrencenoun

   the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

   Synonyms:
   disincentive, intimidation, determent

Matched Categories

1. • Discouragement
   • Hindrance
   • Rational Motive

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1. List of paraphrases for "deterrence":

   deterrent, dissuasion, crackdown, deterring, dissuasive, disincentive, discouragement, deter

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1. Kamala Harris:

   The purpose of the sanctions has always been and continues to be deterrence.

2. Zhang Baohui:

   Vietnam is working the U.S. into an enhanced deterrence strategy, to enhance its relations with China, they have to play the U.S. card.

3. Donald Trump:

   Informing the American people is an important form of deterrence. If Donald Trump know what's happening, Donald Trump're more alert to it.

4. Curtis Scaparrotti:

   Russian doctrine states that tactical nuclear weapons may be used in a conventional response scenario, this is alarming and it underscores why our country’s nuclear forces and NATO’s continues to be a vital component of our deterrence.

5. Joe Arpaio:

   It's disgusting and insulting to call it a circus, it is a deterrence. [The inmates] hate that place. I don't care what [Penzone] says.