deterrence
3 synonyms for deterrence, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of putting someone off doing something, or the state of being put off.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from the stem of deterrent plus -ence.
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