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deterrent

Definition

A thing that discourages or prevents an action through fear of its consequences.

বাংলা কারণের ভয় দেখিয়ে কিছু করতে বাধা দেওয়ার একটি বস্তু

Example

"Increased police patrols act as a deterrent to street crime."
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