Plural of deterrer; multiple people or things that discourage or prevent action through fear or consequences.
Plural form of 'deterrer,' from Latin 'deterrere' (to frighten away) with agent suffix '-er' and plural '-s'.
Deterrers work best in combinations—a locked door alone might not stop a thief, but a lock PLUS a camera PLUS a loud alarm together become much stronger deterrers!
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