Deterrent and Weapon

Deterrent

Deterrent noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Weapon and deterrent are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Weapon" with "Deterrent", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: deterred, deterrence, deterring

Weapon

Weapon noun - Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting.
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Synonyms for Weapon

Deterrent and weapon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deterrent" instead a noun "Weapon".

Nearby Words: weaponry, weaponless

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Dr. Manhattan is treated as the ultimate nuclear deterrent and anti-nuclear weapon by the US government of Watchmen.
    Source: Human Weapon
  • This mechanic never appeared in any subsequent game, although a similar guard-abusing deterrent appeared in Soul Calibur IV in the form of Clothing Damage rather than weapon damage.
  • Cool Guns / Machine Guns Gatling hoped the weapon would reduce the size of armies and serve as a deterrent by showing everyone how futile war would be with such destructive firepower.
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