DETERRENT

(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
synonyms : balk , baulk , check , handicap , hinderance , hindrance , impediment
his very inconsiderate actions were becoming a great balk for the launch of our product. -added by diviya_inlas
(adj.) tending to deter
"the deterrent effects of high prices"
Increase in cigarettes prices would have a deterrent effect on their use. -added by Administrator

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Having warning messages (as in image) around cigarettes boxes would have a deterrent effect on their use.

Mnemonics for deterrent

(Tag: sounds like detergent) DETER + RENT. A high rent IS ALWAYS A discouraging factor FOR TENANTS.
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(Tag: English) FOCUS ON rent OF DETERRENT. rent IS ALWAYS A HINDRANCE AND IS DISCOURAGING FOR TENANTS.
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(Tag: hindi) [hindi] dete bola rent, nahi diya.. bechara discourage ho gaya, sala rent lene mein itne hindrances..
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(Tag: ) you can also imagine deterrent as detergent + ant ; if you put detergent in front of ant it will obstruct and hinder its path
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(Tag: ) sounds close to deteriorate
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(Tag: ) Think of deterrents as the wrong answers on the mutliple choice of the GRE. These "deterrents" discourage you from choosing the right answer.
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(Tag: ) Abe O!!! De Tera Rent... :D
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(Tag: ) sounds like shattered!!! "Our hopes were shattered(deterred)!"
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