deterrence

Definition

  • noun: the act of making someone decide not to do something
  • noun: the act or process of 'deterring'
  • synonyms: deterrent

Examples

  • The author argues that 'deterrence' is no longer the best way to prevent war.

  • the 'deterrence' of crime

  • nuclear 'deterrence'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Can I call you June? - You can call me whatever you like. Take a bucket of piss and call it Granny's peach tea. Take a weapon of assassination and call it deterrence. You won't fool a fly on me. I'm not going to drink it. Hey, you don't think Dad would mind, do you? If I change just... (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice