deterrent
/dɪˈterənt/
de · ter · rent
dɪ · ˈter · ənt
English Definition
n. something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
Significado en Español
disuasivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vật răn đe, yếu tố ngăn cản
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(opposition)+terr(fear)+ent→ something or someone fearsome → deterrent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “deterrent” as used in the sentence: “The new laws act as a deterrent against illegal dumping.”
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A
advantage
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B
obstacle
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C
opportunity
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D
inducement
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B — obstacle.
“deterrent” means n. something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
Common questions about “deterrent”
What does “deterrent” mean?
deterrent — n. something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. In Chinese: 威慑物，制止物.
How do you pronounce “deterrent”?
deterrent is pronounced /dɪˈterənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · ter · rent.
Is “deterrent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. deterrent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deterrent”?
de(opposition)+terr(fear)+ent→ something or someone fearsome → deterrent.
