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deterrence

/dɪ'tərəns/ · dɪtərəns

Deterrence has 3 syllables: de · ter · rence.

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noun. A communication that makes you afraid to try something.

noun. A negative motivational influence.

noun. The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety.

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