noun
- a person or thing that discourages or prevents someone from doing something, typically through fear or doubt
Examples
- The high cost of tuition was a major deterrer for many students applying to the university.
- Strict penalties serve as a deterrer to criminal behavior.
- Fear of failure can be a powerful deterrer to taking risks.
- The security system acts as a deterrer to potential burglars.
- Bad weather was not a deterrer to the hikers' plans.
- Lack of experience is often a deterrer for people seeking new jobs.