deterrence (n)

n01076488

type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
Outgoing links
Hypernym hindrance, hinderance, interference
Derivationally related form deterrence → deterrent; deterrence → deter
Hyponym discouragement; nuclear deterrence
Incoming links
Derivationally related form deterrent → deterrence; deter → deterrence
Hyponym hindrance, hinderance, interference
Hypernym discouragement; nuclear deterrence

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