| Main Entry: | deterrent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | impediment, restraint |
Synonyms: |
bridle, check, curb, defense, determent, discouragement, disincentive, hindrance, leash, obstacle, preventative, preventive, rein, shackle |
Antonyms: |
catalyst, encouragement, incentive |
| Main Entry: | discouragement |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | restraint |
Synonyms: |
bar, constraint, curb, damper, deterrent, disincentive, hindrance, impediment, obstacle, opposition, rebuff, setback |
Antonyms: |
catalyst, encouragement, incentive |
| Main Entry: | obstacle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | impediment, barrier |
Synonyms: |
Catch-22, bar, block, booby trap, bump*, catch, check, clog, crimp, difficulty, disincentive, encumbrance, hamper, handicap, hang-up, hardship, hindrance, hitch*, hurdle, interference, interruption, joker*, monkey wrench, mountain, obstruction, restriction, rub*, snag, stumbling block, traverse, vicissitude |
Antonyms: |
advantage, assistance, blessing, clearance, help |
| Main Entry: | determent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | prevention |
Synonyms: |
deterrence, disincentive, dissuasion, obviation, preclusion, preemption |
| Main Entry: | deterrence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | prevention |
Synonyms: |
determent, disincentive, dissuasion, obviation, preclusion, preemption |