Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.

Something that deters.

plural of deterrent

In a way that deters, or serves as a deterrent.

The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred. / Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

Misspelling of deter.

plural of deterration

The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; an unearthing.

plural of deterrence

The quality of being deterrable.