deterrent (n.)

  1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

    [ Syn: hindrance , hinderance , impediment , balk , baulk , check , handicap ]

    deterrent (adj.)

  1. tending to deter; the deterrent effects of high prices'

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