deterrence — Английский словарь

Существительное

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Примеры

   The policy relies on nuclear deterrence.

   Strict penalties act as a deterrence against theft.

   Другие примеры (1)

   effective deterrence

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

   Примеры

   policy of deterrence

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • specifically
   • неисчисляемое

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

   Употребление

   • исчисляемое
   • неисчисляемое

Существительное

1. a negative motivational influence

   Синонимы

   disincentive

   Более общие понятия

   rational motive

2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something

   Синонимы

   determentintimidation

   Более общие понятия

   discouragement

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

   Более общие понятия

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