'Deterrent' definitions:

Definition of 'deterrent'

From: WordNet
adjective
Tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"
noun
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress [syn: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap]

Definition of 'Deterrent'

From: GCIDE
  • Deterrent \De*ter"rent\, a. [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See Deter.] Serving to deter. "The deterrent principle." --E. Davis. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Deterrent'

From: GCIDE
  • Deterrent \De*ter"rent\, n. That which deters or prevents. [1913 Webster]