deterrent adj : tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices" n : something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress [syn: hindrance, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap]

Deterrent \De*ter"rent\, a. [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See Deter.] Serving to deter. ``The deterrent principle.'' --E. Davis.

Deterrent \De*ter"rent\, n. That which deters or prevents.

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• North Korea vows to bolster nuclear deterrent - Bangkok Post
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