deterrence

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
2. (countable, uncountable) Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
3. (countable, uncountable) The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
4. (countable, specifically, uncountable) The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
5. (countable, uncountable) The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.

Sinonieme

frightening

intimidation

dissuasion

determent

disincentive

deterrence measure

deterrent measure

checking

terrorisation

prophylaxis

terrorization

ability to deter

prevention

Vertalings

dissuasion

disuasión

Abschreckung

afschrikking

αποτροπή

dissuasão

deterrência

verjaging

αναχαίτιση

intimidação

ontrading

intimidation

dissuasió

εμπόδιση

ردْع

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/dɪˈtɛɹəns/

Etimologie (Engels)

From the stem of deterrent + -ence.