Added 10 October 2026
deterrence
/dɪˈtɛɹəns/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about deterrence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A negative motivational influence.
- A communication that makes you afraid to try something.
- The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety.
Origin
From the stem of deterrent + -ence.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)