Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
determent
noun
/dɪˈtɜːr.mənt/
Definition
The act of deterring or preventing; the condition of being deterred.
Examples
- Her timely warning served as a determent to his reckless behavior.
- The company implemented new policies as a determent against potential fraud.
Meaning
Determent refers to the process or action of discouraging or hindering something from happening. It implies a sense of influence that discourages certain actions or outcomes.
Synonyms
- prevention
- discouragement
- deterrence
- hindrance
- obstruction
