deterrents in English

noun

1

a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Disulfiram is a well established drug that acts as a deterrent to drinking by blocking the metabolism of alcohol and thus flooding the body with the toxic substance acetaldehyde.

synonyms: disincentive, discouragement, damper, curb, check, restraint, obstacle, hindrance, impediment, obstruction, block, barrier, inhibition

noun

• disincentive, discouragement, damper, curb, check, restraint, obstacle, hindrance, impediment, obstruction, block, barrier, inhibition
• baulk, handicap, impediment, hinderance, hindrance, check, balk

Use "deterrents" in a sentence

1. I'm talking about deterrents, peace through strength.

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3. Whereas attractants, repellents, and many incitants are olfactory substances , stimulants, and deterrents are usually gustatory.

4. (3) Deterring birds from taking baited hooks (streamer (bird-scaring) lines and acoustic deterrents).

5. Antagonistic interactions may also involve defensive strategies that make use of chemical and physical deterrents

6. Neighbours will appreciate a further benefit - it does not rely on the 1812 overture or other audible deterrents.

7. 9 As protection against herbivores such as caterpillars, the milkweed produces chemical deterrents on its leaves.

8. Therefore, it is reasonable to ask: Are present deterrents —stiff penalties, prison terms, and so on— working?

9. Summary of Background Data. Chronic donor site pain and poor cosmesis have been the major deterrents in using iliac crest for long-segment spinal reconstructions.

10. Additional deterrents available include theft-proof door locks, wheel locks, locking gas caps, hood locks and chains, bars and chains for brake pedals and steering wheels, as well as electronic ignition cutoff systems.