Definition of deterrent

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• deterrent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• deterrent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• deterrent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of deterrent

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. balk
  2. baulk
  3. check
  4. handicap
  5. hinderance
  6. hindrance
  7. impediment
• tending to deter (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the deterrent effects of high prices

See definition of deterrent in Merriam Webster