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Deterrence vs Drawback - What's the difference?

deterrence | drawback |

As nouns the difference between deterrence and drawback

is that deterrence is the act of deterring, or the state of being deterred while drawback is a disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

deterrence

English

Noun

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  • The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred
  • Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action
  • The art of producing in one's enemy the fear to attack

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    drawback

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
    • Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles.
  • A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

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