1. （尤指对战争或犯罪的）威慑，吓阻，遏制
Deterrence is the prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.

1. the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something

Synonym: determentintimidation

3. a negative motivational influence

Synonym: disincentive