A person or thing that discourages or prevents someone from doing something through fear or caution.
From 'deter' (to discourage) plus the agent suffix '-er' to indicate someone who deters. Latin root 'deterrere' means to frighten away.
A strong school security presence can be a powerful deterrer—studies show visible guards often prevent trouble without anyone ever needing to be involved!
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