Deterrence and Encouragement

Opposite meaning words

Deterrence noun - A negative motivational influence.

Show all Definitions

Encouragement is an antonym for deterrence.

Nearby Words: deter, deterrent, deterring

Encouragement noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

Show all Definitions

Deterrence is an antonym for encouragement.

Cite this Source

Encouragement and Deterrence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deterrence/encouragement

Deterrence & Encouragement. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deterrence/encouragement>.

Encouragement or Deterrence. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deterrence/encouragement.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "deterrence" and "encouragement" have occurred on timeline