deterrent - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Synonyms

• balk
• baulk
• check
• deterrent
• handicap
• hinderance
• hindrance
• impediment

More generic

• difficulty

More specific

• albatross
• bind
• diriment impediment
• drag
• millstone
• obstacle
• obstruction
• straitjacket

Adjective

tending to deter

Synonyms

• deterrent

Related

• preventative
• preventive

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