DETERRENCE Synonyms
There are 11 synonyms of the word
deterrence.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word deterrence. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word deterrence. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DETERRENCE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dissuasion | nounn | ||||
| 2 | check | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | discouragement | nounn | ||||
| 4 | hindrance | nounn | ||||
| 5 | inhibition | nounn | ||||
| 6 | obstacle | nounn | ||||
| 7 | prevention | nounn | ||||
| 8 | restraint | nounn | ||||
| 9 | intimidation | nounn | ||||
| 10 | determent | nounn | ||||
| 11 | disincentive | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For DETERRENCE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
deterrence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
discouragement
dissuasion
hinderance
hindrance
inhibition
interference
prevention
restraint
Phrases (1)
rational motive
