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Deterrence vs Hindrance - What's the difference?

deterrence | hindrance |

As nouns the difference between deterrence and hindrance

is that deterrence is the act of deterring, or the state of being deterred while hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

deterrence

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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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    hindrance

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    Alternative forms

    * hinderance (archaic) * hindraunce (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
    • High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.
  • The state or act of hindering something
    • Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

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