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DETERRENT EXAMPLE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase deterrent example. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase deterrent example. (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

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

Best Hypernyms For DETERRENT EXAMPLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deterrent example, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
admonition monition warning
Phrases (1)
word of advice

Alternatives for DISCOURAGEMENT

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