Deterrent (Noun):
- Pronunciation: \dɪˈtɜrənt\
- Word Meaning:
- Something that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior.
- A hindrance or obstacle that dissuades or restrains.
- Uses in Sentence:
- The visible security cameras act as a deterrent to potential burglars.
- The harsh penalties for speeding are intended as a deterrent to reckless driving.
- Synonyms:
- Inhibition
- Obstacle
- Prevention
- Dissuasion
- Restraint
- Antonyms:
- Encouragement
- Motivation
- Incentive
- Stimulus
- Facilitation
- Word Meaning in Hindi:
- निवारक (Nivarak)
- निराशक (Nirashak)
- Word uses in Hindi:
- दृश्यमान सुरक्षा कैमरे संभावित चोरों के लिए एक निवारक के रूप में कार्य करते हैं। (The visible security cameras act as a deterrent to potential burglars.)
- अत्यधिक गति के लिए कठोर दंड उत्साही चालान को निराश करने के रूप में हैं। (The harsh penalties for speeding are intended as a deterrent to reckless driving.)