deterrent

• Qui dissuade ou empêche une action, souvent par la crainte des conséquences.

Describes something that discourages or prevents an action, often through fear of consequences.

1. Preventive or discouragingB2formal

   Serving to discourage or prevent an action, especially through fear of consequences.

   dissuasif

   • The high fines have a deterrent effect on speeding.
   • The presence of security cameras is a deterrent measure against theft.
   • Strict laws serve as a deterrent to potential criminals.

   Synonymescautionarydiscouragingdissuasiveobstructivepreclusivepreventive

   Antonymesencouragingenticingincentiveinvitingpromotional

• Nom désignant ce qui dissuade ou empêche une action ou un comportement, souvent par la crainte des conséquences.

A noun referring to something that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior, often through fear of consequences.

1. Discouraging factorB2formal

   Something that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior.

   Facteur dissuasif

   • The high cost of the tickets was a deterrent for many people.
   • Strict laws act as a deterrent against crime.
   • The threat of punishment is often used as a deterrent.

   Synonymesbarriercheckcurbdeterrencediscouragementdisincentivehindranceimpedimentinhibitionobstacleobstructionrestraint

   Antonymesencouragementincentiveinducementmotivationstimulus

2. Military or strategic measureC1formalpolitical

   A weapon or policy intended to prevent an enemy from taking an action, especially by threatening retaliation.

   Mesure de dissuasion militaire

   • Nuclear weapons are considered a powerful deterrent.
   • The country's defense strategy relies on a strong deterrent.
   • The alliance maintained a credible deterrent against aggression.

   Synonymesdeterrence