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Determent vs Deterrent - What's the difference?

determent | deterrent |

As nouns the difference between determent and deterrent

is that determent is the act of deterring; deterrence while deterrent is something that deters.

As an adjective deterrent is

serving to deter, preventing something from happening.

determent

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of deterring; deterrence

    • deterrent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Serving to deter, preventing something from happening

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that deters.

    • Derived terms

    * nuclear deterrent