Crossword clues for determent
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Determent
Determent \De*ter"ment\, n. [From Deter.]
The act of deterring; also, that which deters.
--Boyle.
Wiktionary
determent
n. the act of deterring; deterrence
WordNet
determent
n. a communication that makes you afraid to try something [syn: deterrence, intimidation]
Usage examples of "determent".
The recovery and exhibition of additional goblyn bodies over the years proved to be an excellent determent to would-be explorers and emigrants and inspired the boyars to willingly cooperate in the assembling of a loose domestic militia along the border.