DETERRENCE

• (noun) the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

• (noun) a communication that makes you afraid to try something

  synonyms : determent , intimidation

• (noun) a negative motivational influence

  synonyms : disincentive

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