deterrent in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
deterrent in Tamil தமிழ்
deterrent in English
- deterrent⇄adj. discouraging or hindering; deterring; restraining.
Ex. A dog in the house is a deterrent influence on burglars. Atomic strength has been shifted back into a primarily deterrent role (Atlantic). - deterrent⇄adv. deterrently.
- deterrent⇄deterrent, adjective, noun.
- deterrent⇄noun 1. something that deters.
Ex. Fear of sharks is a deterrent to swimming in those waters. The installed nuclear missile arsenal is not intended for use against an enemy, but to act as a deterrent against his use of nuclear missiles (H. W. Katz)