deterrence

2 definitions found

deterrence - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Deterrence \De*ter"rence\, n.
     That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [R.]
     [1913 Webster]

deterrence - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  deterrence
      n 1: a negative motivational influence [syn: disincentive,
           deterrence] [ant: incentive, inducement, motivator]
      2: a communication that makes you afraid to try something [syn:
         determent, deterrence, intimidation]
      3: the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing
         occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety