deterrence

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /dɪˈtɛɹəns/

Noun

deterrence

1. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
2. Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
3. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

Synonyms

• intimidation
• dissuasion

Translations

• French: dissuasion
• German: Abschreckung
• Portuguese: deterrência, dissuasão
• Russian: удержа́ние
• Spanish: intimidación, disuasión

Translations

• German: Abschreckung
• Portuguese: deterrência
• Spanish: intimidación

Translations

• French: dissuasion
• German: Abschreckung
• Portuguese: deterrência, intimidação
• Russian: устраше́ние
• Spanish: disuasión, intimidación

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