Synonyms for determent
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of deterring; deterrence.
Forms
- Plural
- determents → intimidations, deterrences, forestallments…
Example sentences
- intimidation Don't worry. This is just mere intimidation.
- deterrence Strategic nuclear arms are only there for deterrence.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| determent | steady | |
| intimidation | rising | |
| deterrence | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- deterrence3
- 12 letters
- intimidation5
- 13 letters
- forestallment
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deterrence3 = 3 syllables).