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Word | Deterrent |
Telugu Meaning | ప్రతిబంధకంగా |
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress / tending to deter / Serving to deter. / something that discourages; hindrance / able or intended to deter. / serving to deter a deterrent effect / relating to deterrence a deterrent view of punishment, | |
Usage | ⇒ Nuclear deterrent does not necessarily create a sense of security for th epeople of a nation ⇒ Does the threat of capital punishment serve as a deterrent to potential killers? ⇒ the deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences |
Synonyms | impediment, hindrance, obstruction, obstacle, check, bar, handicap, hitch, preventive, barrier, block, disincentive, drawback, hinderance, restraint, snag, stop, arrest, baulk, constraint, |
Antonyms | incentive, catalyst, encouragement, aid, assistance, goad, help, impetus, motive, permissive, spur, stimulant, stimulus, abet, accelerate, activator, advantage, advantageous, agitation, alleviate, |
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