English / word
deterrent
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
In context
01
The new law is expected to be a deterrent against crime.
02
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Synonyms
obstacle,restraint,disincentive
Antonyms
incentive,motivation,encouragement
Collocations
act as a deterrent,effective deterrent,serve as a deterrent