deter
verb (used with object)
to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding.
deterrable
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a word derived from
deter.
Example Sentences
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But some experts would reluctantly argue that North Korea is deterrable.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2016
However, things haven't worked out that way because the toughest "tough on crime" policies are most focused on crimes of passion, derangement and destitution -- crimes that are often not calculated and therefore not deterrable.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2010
Moreover, Soviet leaders have been rational and thus deterrable.
From Time Magazine Archive
