Deterrent
Deterrent [ dih-TUR-uh'nt ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (adj.) serving to restrain or curb 2. (adj.) tending to discourage 3. (n.) an act that discourages attack 2. (n.) a restraining measure | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The warden said that fear of retribution does have a deterrent effect on the criminal mind. |