deterrence

/dɪ'tərəns/ noun
10 letters3 syllables13 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1

A communication that makes you afraid to try something.

2

A negative motivational influence.

3

The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety.

WORD FORMS
Related formdeter
Related formdeterrent
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
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Pig Latineterrenceday
Starts & ends withD … E
Syllablesde · ter · rence
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