Synonyms for deterrent
dɪˈtɜr ənt, -ˈtʌr-, -ˈtɛr-de·ter·rent

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1. hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicapadjective

   something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

   Synonyms:
   hitch, verification, impedimenta, stoppage, hindrance, disability, halt, chip, tab, handicap, arrest, tick, check-out procedure, confirmation, impairment, check mark, impediment, rafter, obstruction, baulk, checkout, hinderance, curb, chit, stop, disablement, cheque, obstructer, substantiation, stay, obstructor, encumbrance, balk, preventive, incumbrance, bank check, preventative, interference, assay, bridle, check

   Antonyms:
   permissive

2. deterrentadjective

   tending to deter

   "the deterrent effects of high prices"

   Antonyms:
   permissive

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1. List of paraphrases for "deterrent":

   deterrence, dissuasive, disincentive, dissuasion, crackdown, chilling, deterring

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1. Tom Wolf:

   I want to give this joint bipartisan commission on the death penalty the ability to come up with their report, is it cost effective? Are we doing the right thing? Is it fair? Is it effective as a deterrent?

2. Sigmar Gabriel:

   Why should German taxpayers pay to imprison foreign criminals, the threat of having to spend time behind bars in their home country is far more of a deterrent than a prison sentence in Germany.

3. The NTSB Dinh-Zarr:

   This is a broad deterrent, it stops all people from all levels of drinking from getting behind the wheel, it's an encouragement for making the right decision so they don't hurt themselves or someone else.

4. Action Pour Les Enfants:

   This is a clear signal and helps serve as deterrent for other criminals that Cambodia will not allow such crimes, and that perpetrators will not only serve time in prison, but also be deported afterwards.

5. President Trump:

   I want people to know that if they come into United States illegally, they're getting out, they're going to be brought out. And this serves as a very good deterrent.