deterrence — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

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   The policy relies on nuclear deterrence.

   Strict penalties act as a deterrence against theft.

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   effective deterrence

2. An action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

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   Beispiele

   policy of deterrence

3. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

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4. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking. Nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.

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5. The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.

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Substantiv

1. a negative motivational influence

   Synonyme

   disincentive

   Oberbegriffe

   rational motive

2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something

   Synonyme

   determentintimidation

   Oberbegriffe

   discouragement

3. the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

   Oberbegriffe

   hindrancehinderanceinterference