DETERRENT EXAMPLE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase deterrent example. (close relations)
Definition of DETERRENT EXAMPLE
Best Alternative Words for DETERRENT EXAMPLE
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
example | nounn | |||||||
noun • an item of information that is typical of a class or group • a representative form or pattern • something to be imitated • punishment intended as a warning to others • an occurrence of something • a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding | ||||||||
lesson | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of instruction • punishment intended as a warning to others • the significance of a story or event • a task assigned for individual study | ||||||||
object lesson | nounn | |||||||
noun • punishment intended as a warning to others |