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(de-ter-rent) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. something that discourages or prevents an action.

Example Sentence

People use guard dogs as a deterrent to crime.

More Example Sentences

The sign acts as a deterrent for littering.

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Rhymes

  • deterrent
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