Deterrence

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Deterrence \De*ter"rence\, n.
     That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [R.]
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:



  deterrence
       n 1: a negative motivational influence [syn: {disincentive}]
            [ant: {incentive}]
       2: a communication that makes you afraid to try something [syn:
           {determent}, {intimidation}]
       3: the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing
          occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety