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