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deterrent

adjective noun

Tending to deter

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈtɛɹənt

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Tending to deter

    “The deterrent effects of high prices”

noun

  1. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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The deterrent effects of high prices

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