transitive verb. 1 : to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting she would not be deterred by threats. 2 : inhibit painting to deter rust.

Is there such a word as deterring?

de•ter. v.t. -terred, -ter•ring. 1. to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The dog deterred trespassers.

What is deterrence simple words?

: the act or process of deterring: such as. a : the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear especially of punishment. b : the maintenance of military power for the purpose of discouraging attack nuclear deterrence.