deterrency

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noun

Synonym of deterrence.

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Meanings

noundeterrency (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSynonym of deterrence.

    Synonyms: deterrence

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of deterrence.

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deterrence

Origin

From deter + -ency.

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APA

deterrency. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deterrency

MLA

“deterrency.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deterrency. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deterrency,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deterrency.

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