Deterrence and Support

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Deterrence noun - A negative motivational influence.

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Support is an antonym for deterrence.

Nearby Words: deter, deterrent, deterring

Support noun - An act or instance of helping.

Usage example: the team's victory owes a lot to Joe's strong support in left field

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Deterrence is an antonym for support.

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Support and Deterrence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deterrence/support

Deterrence & Support. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deterrence/support>.

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