"deterrences" in the noun sense
1. disincentive, deterrence
a negative motivational influence
2. determent, deterrence, intimidation
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
3. deterrence
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
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