deterrence◼◼◼(act of deterring) noun [UK: dɪ.ˈte.rənt] [US: də.ˈtɜː.rəns]
deterrence◼◼◼(art of producing fear of attacking) noun [UK: dɪ.ˈte.rənt] [US: də.ˈtɜː.rəns]
deterrent [deterrents]◼◼◼(something that deters) noun [UK: dɪ.ˈte.rənt] [US: də.ˈtɝː.rənt]The law's harsh sentence is a deterrent against drinking and driving. = La sévérité de la loi est un moyen de dissuasion contre l'alcool au volant.
dissuasion◼◼◻(act or dissuading) noun [UK: dɪ.ˈsweɪʒ.n̩] [US: dɪ.ˈsweɪʒ.n̩]