deterrence – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
deterrence
n.
act of deterring, impeding, hindering (especially by means of threats or fear)
Deterrence
deterrence
Noun
1. a negative motivational influence
(synonym) disincentive
(hypernym) rational motive
2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something
(synonym) determent, intimidation
(hypernym) discouragement
(derivation) dissuade, deter
3. the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
(hypernym) hindrance, interference
(hyponym) discouragement
(derivation) deter, discourage
Deterrence
(n.)
That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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deterrence
The convincing of a potential aggressor that the consequences of coercion or armed conflict would outweigh the potential gains. This requires the maintenance of a credible military capability and strategy with the clear political will to act. 9/1/96
dissuasion
Fait de persuader un agresseur potentiel que les conséquences d'une action coercitive ou d'un conflit armé l'emporteraient sur les gains escomptés. Cela nécessite le maintien d'une puissance militaire et d'une stratégie crédibles reposant sur une volonté politique nette d'agir. 9/1/96