deterrent
/dɪˈterənt/noun
उच्चारण डिटेरन्ट
निवारक, रोकने वाली चीज़
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[C] ~ (to sb/sth)
a thing that makes somebody less likely to do something
निवारक, रोकने वाली चीज़
- Strict fines act as a deterrent to traffic offences.
- The threat of losing their licence is a strong deterrent for careless drivers.
- High prices are a deterrent to many buyers.
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- The camera acts as a deterrent to shoplifters.
- Fear of failure can be a deterrent to trying new things.
- Is the death penalty really a deterrent to crime?
Synonyms disincentive discouragement restraint curb check
Opposite incentive encouragement inducement motivation
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making somebody less likely to do something
निवारक
- a deterrent effect
- The harsh penalty had a deterrent influence on the shopkeepers who cheated customers.
- The deterrent value of a heavy fine is clear.
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- A deterrent measure was introduced to stop cheating in exams.
- Their deterrent presence on the road reduced speeding.
Synonyms preventive discouraging dissuasive
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?Which word?
Keep the discourage words together: deter, discourage, dissuade (persuade not to), daunt (make afraid).
हतोत्साहित करने के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: deter, discourage, dissuade (न करने के लिए मनाना), daunt (डराना)।
§Grammar and usage
A deterrent to sb or sth.
Deterrent के साथ preposition 'to' आता है: a deterrent to sb या sth। इसका अर्थ है कोई चीज़ जो लोगों को कुछ करने से रोके।
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General knowledge
Nuclear deterrence means having nuclear weapons to prevent attack; India follows a policy of no first use and credible minimum deterrence.
Nuclear deterrence का अर्थ हमले को रोकने के लिए परमाणु हथियार रखना है; भारत 'no first use' और 'credible minimum deterrence' की नीति अपनाता है।