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DETERRENCES Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word deterrences. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word deterrences. (close relations)
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discouragement
nounn
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• the expression of opposition and disapproval

• the act of discouraging

hindrance
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

impediment
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

obstacle
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

prevention
nounn
noun

• the act of preventing

restraint
nounn
noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

intimidation
nounn
noun

• the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

• the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.

• the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid

• a communication that makes you afraid to try something

determent
nounn
noun

• a communication that makes you afraid to try something

disincentive
nounn
noun

• a negative motivational influence

dissuasion
nounn
noun

• a communication that dissuades you

• persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action

Best Hypernyms For DETERRENCES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deterrences, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
discouragement hinderance hindrance interference
Phrases (1)
rational motive

Alternatives for DISCOURAGEMENT

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