deterrent

nouns

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
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deter

adjectives

tending to deter
"the deterrent effects of high prices"
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tending to prevent or hinder
preventative, preventive