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Noun
- 1. hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap, difficulty
- usage: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Adjective
- 1. deterrent, preventive (vs. permissive), preventative
- usage: tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"
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Definition and meaning of deterrent (Dictionary)