deterrences
Things that dissuade
Deterrences is the plural of deterrence, referring to multiple instances or types of measures that discourage action through fear of consequences.
The word appears mainly in policy discussions: nuclear deterrences, The report examined various deterrences against cybercrime.
The singular deterrence is far more common, as the concept usually operates as a mass noun.
Loss of confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- warningsAdvance notices of danger
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
fear · consequences · disincentives · prevention · obstacles · barriers · repercussions · aversion
Of atomic energy
- missilesSelf-propelled guided weapons
- weaponsTools for fighting
- defenseProtection against harm
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
arsenal · warheads · strategic · mutually assured destruction · arms race · ICBMs · military buildup · second strike
Punishments for infractions
- finesMonetary sanctions or particles
- sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- sentencingImposing legal punishment
prosecution · imprisonment · consequences · enforcement · laws · regulations · compliance · disincentives
Signals indicating danger
- camerasVisual recording devices
- locksSecurity fastening devices
- guardsProtectors or watchmen
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
barriers · fencing · lighting · dogs · patrols · motion sensors · signage · checkpoints
discouragement
Loss of confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- warningsAdvance notices of danger
- threatsDeclarations of intended harm
intimidation · fear · consequences · disincentives · prevention · obstacles · barriers · repercussions · aversion · prohibitions
nuclear
Of atomic energy
retaliation · arsenal · warheads · strategic · mutually assured destruction · arms race · ICBMs · military buildup · second strike · triad
penalties
Punishments for infractions
- finesMonetary sanctions or particles
- sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
sentencing · prosecution · imprisonment · consequences · enforcement · laws · regulations · compliance · disincentives · liability
alarms
Signals indicating danger
surveillance · barriers · fencing · lighting · dogs · patrols · motion sensors · signage · checkpoints · access control
deterrencespunishments
Sanctions for misconduct
retributions · penalties · sanctions · reprisals · retaliation
deterrencesincentives
Rewards prompting action
inducements · encouragements · enticements · motivations · lures
deterrencespermissions
Official allowances granted
allowances · welcomes · invitations · immunities · protections
- nuclear deterrencePreventing war through retaliation threat