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That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.

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  1. n. That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.
  2. n. a negative motivational influence
  3. n. a communication that makes you afraid to try something
  4. n. the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
  5. That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [R.]
  6. n:100 n. the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety