deterrence

IPA(Pronunciation)

/dɪˈtɛɹəns/

Noun

countable uncountable

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.

Japanese Meaning

敵対行動を抑止するための行動またはその状態、特に国家間や軍事同盟間における相手国（または同盟）に対する威嚇や防御のための措置 / 相手の行動を控えさせるための戦略や政策、抑制効果そのもの

What is this buttons?

The increased police patrols acted as deterrence, making the neighborhood safer at night.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

警察の巡回が増えたことで抑止効果が生まれ、夜間に地域はより安全になった。

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Sense（1）

The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

Sense（2）

Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

Sense（3）

The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

Sense（4）

More specifically, nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.

Sense（5）

(crime) The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.

deterrences

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