pidäke — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deterrent adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
- disincentive noun Something that puts people off doing a particular thing.
- hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
- inhibition noun A feeling of self-consciousness or fear that stops someone acting freely.
- restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
- retainer noun A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
- trammel noun Anything that holds someone back or restricts their freedom or progress.
Senses
pidäke is used for these senses in English:
- deterrent Something that deters.
- disincentive That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent.
- hamper A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- inhibition (chemistry, biochemistry) The process of stopping or retarding a reaction.
- restraint (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
- retainer Any thing or person that retains.
- trammel Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.
deterrent — full definition
- adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
- noun Something that discourages an action, especially through fear of consequences.
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