deterrence

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus visant à empêcher des actions ou des événements en inspirant la peur, le doute ou l'inquiétude, souvent par une influence motivationnelle négative ou une communication dissuasive.

A noun referring to the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear, doubt, or anxiety, often through a negative motivational influence or communication.

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1. Negative motivational influenceC1formal

   A factor that discourages someone from taking a particular action by creating a negative consequence or outcome.

   Dissuasion

   • The threat of severe punishment acts as a strong deterrence against crime.
   • High fines are a deterrence for companies that violate environmental regulations.
   • The risk of failure can be a powerful deterrence for entrepreneurs.

   Synonymescheckcurbdeterrentdiscouragementdisincentivedissuasioninhibitionobstaclerestraint

   Antonymesencouragementincentiveinducementmotivationstimulus

2. Discouraging communicationC1formal

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

   Dissuasion par communication

   • The government's warning served as a deterrence to potential protesters.
   • The company's strict policy was a deterrence against employee misconduct.
   • His stern look was a clear deterrence to anyone who might interrupt.

   Synonymesdeterrentdiscouragementdissuasionintimidationthreatwarning

3. Prevention through fearC1formal

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

   Dissuasion

   • Nuclear weapons are often justified as a means of deterrence.
   • The new security measures are designed for deterrence rather than detection.
   • Deterrence theory suggests that the threat of retaliation can prevent conflict.

   Synonymesdetermentdiscouragementdissuasionhindranceintimidationpreventionrestraint

   Antonymesencouragementincitementinducementinstigationprovocation