Looking for the meaning of the word DETERRENCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DETERRENCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Deterrence
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈtɛrəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Short Definition:discouraging of action or event through fear
Examples:- nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression
- they contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence
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