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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How to use deterrence in a sentence?

1. Mike Pompeo:

   I have to say there is more work to do, we have not been able to achieve deterrence, effective deterrence of some of these efforts of the Russians.

2. Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin:

   I believe in the old theory of deterrence, in vagueness lies the best deterrence.

3. Daniel Russel:

   Trump already damaged alliance solidarity and deterrence when he demonstrated during his state visit to Tokyo in May that he would give North Korea a pass on missiles aimed at America's allies, rather than the United States.

4. Kim Jong:

   And if North Korea hasn't made any credible steps then the concern is that President US Donald Trump might consider military options even before considering long term containment and deterrence, there's no telling what President US Donald Trump will decide to do.

5. Rahm Emanuel:

   They’ve come together to realize that (Chinese aggression) can’t continue as is, so every country is taking steps, both within an alliance (and) also within their own self-interest of creating a comprehensive coalition of deterrence. That’s what’s going on.