determent

• Nom désignant une action ou une parole qui dissuade quelqu'un de tenter quelque chose, souvent en inspirant la peur ou le doute.

A noun referring to a communication or action that discourages someone from attempting something, often by instilling fear or doubt.

1. Discouraging communicationC1formal

   A message or action that makes someone afraid or hesitant to attempt something.

   Dissuasion à communiquer

   • The warning served as a determent against trespassing.
   • His stern look was a clear determent to any further questions.
   • The company's strict policy acted as a determent to risky investments.

   Synonymesdeterrentdiscouragementdisincentivedissuasionhindranceimpedimentobstacle

   Antonymesencouragementincentiveinducementmotivationspur