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pelottelu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deterrence noun The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
  • intimidation noun The act of frightening or pressuring someone, especially through threats.

Senses

pelottelu is used for these senses in English:

  • deterrence The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
  • intimidation The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.

deterrence — full definition

  1. noun The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
  2. noun An action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
  3. noun The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
  4. noun Nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.

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