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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deterrence

/dɪˈtɜːrəns/ noun · British & US
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What does deterrence mean?

noun

The act of making something unpleasant or unappealing in order to prevent it from happening, or the state of being a threat or a warning to prevent something from happening. A threat or warning to prevent something from happening.

Example

"The threat of nuclear deterrence has kept the world at peace for decades."

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