deterrers
Those who dissuade
Deterrers are people or things that discourage or prevent action through fear of consequences.
The word is the agent noun form of deter: nuclear weapons serve as deterrers of aggression, guard dogs as deterrers of intruders.
The steep fines act as deterrers for would-be violators.
The word is uncommon; deterrent is far more frequent in both noun and adjective uses.
Factor discouraging action
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- warningAlert about danger
- admonitionMild verbal correction
- cautionCareful attention to risk
restraint · counterargument · objection · disapproval · hesitation · doubt · skepticism · rebuke
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- bulwarkDefensive fortification or safeguard
safeguard · fortification · stronghold · bastion · rampart · garrison · barricade · refuge
Something blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
- blockadeSealing off a place
roadblock · stumbling block · bottleneck · snag · encumbrance · obstruction · restriction · constraint
Administered immunity booster
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- screeningEvaluative selection process
sanitation · hygiene · sterilization · disinfection · safeguard · precaution · inoculation · protective measure
Protectors or watchmen
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- lockMechanism requiring a key
camera · sensor · checkpoint · watchman · monitoring · enforcement · warden · sentry
disincentive
Factor discouraging action
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- warningAlert about danger
- admonitionMild verbal correction
caution · restraint · counterargument · objection · disapproval · hesitation · doubt · skepticism · rebuke · reprimand
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
bulwark · safeguard · fortification · stronghold · bastion · rampart · garrison · barricade · refuge · sanctuary
obstacle
Something blocking the way
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
blockade · roadblock · stumbling block · bottleneck · snag · encumbrance · obstruction · restriction · constraint · limitation
vaccination
Administered immunity booster
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
screening · sanitation · hygiene · sterilization · disinfection · safeguard · precaution · inoculation · protective measure · early intervention
guards
Protectors or watchmen
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- alarmUrgent warning signal
lock · camera · sensor · checkpoint · watchman · monitoring · enforcement · warden · sentry · gatekeeper
deterrersencouragers
Those who give support
inciters · promoters · enablers · motivators · instigators
deterrersenticers
Those who lure others
tempters · attractors · lures · attractions · inducements
- nuclear deterrentArms discouraging aggression
- nuclear deterrencePreventing war through retaliation threat
- deterrent effectDiscouragement through threatened consequences