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| Main Entry: |
deterring
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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | stopping |
| Synonyms: | deterrent, discouraging, hampering, impeding |
| Concept: | Hindrance. |
| Category: | 1. Conditional antagonism |
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-adjectives
hindering; obstructive, obstruent; impeditive, impedient; intercipient; prophylactic (remedial); impedimentary., in the way of, unfavorable; onerous, burdensome; cumbrous, cumbersome; obtrusive., hindered; windbound, waterlogged, heavy laden; hard pressed., unassisted (see assist [more]); singlehanded, alone; deserted.
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| Antonyms: | aid |
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