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(de-ter-rence) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of preventing something from happening.

Example Sentence

The policeman guarding the door was a deterrence to any potential thieves.

More Example Sentences

Deterrence helps keep students safe at school.

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Rhymes

  • currence

  • concurrence
  • deterrence
  • occurrence
  • recurrence
  • transference

  • coinsurance
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