deterrent

A deterrent that works well and successfully prevents something.

A deterrent with a strong effect.

A deterrent that is considered effective.

A very strong and effective deterrent.

The principle that the threat of using nuclear weapons can prevent another country from attacking.

A genuine or significant deterrent.

A deterrent that is believable and likely to be carried out.

A deterrent, typically nuclear, intended to prevent a large-scale attack on a nation's territory or vital interests.

The most extreme or final form of deterrent, such as the death penalty or nuclear weapons.

Used to indicate the function or purpose of something is to deter.

Something that discourages a particular action or behavior.

A deterrent intended to prevent a specific action or person.

A deterrent aimed at a specific group of people.

To function or serve as a deterrent.

To exist as something that deters.

To offer or supply a deterrent.

The degree to which something successfully prevents an action.