deterrence
intermediateB2/dɪˈtɜːrəns/ · de-ter-rence
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
Meanings
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
ایسی کارروائی جو کسی عمل یا واقعے کو روکنے کے لیے شک یا خوف پیدا کرتی ہے۔
روک تھام
rok thaam
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- nuclear deterrence
- deterrence strategy
- deterrence theory
Example Sentences
The government implemented a deterrence policy to prevent crime.
حکومت نے جرائم کو روکنے کے لیے روک تھام کی پالیسی نافذ کی۔
Hukumat ne jurm ko rokne ke liye rok thaam ki policy nafiz ki.
Deterrence is often a key strategy in military planning.
روک تھام اکثر فوجی منصوبہ بندی میں ایک اہم حکمت عملی ہوتی ہے۔
Rok thaam aksar fauji mansooba bandi mein aik ahem hikmat-e-amli hoti hai.
The concept of deterrence is fundamental in the realm of international relations.
بین الاقوامی تعلقات کے میدان میں روک تھام کا تصور بنیادی ہے۔
Bain-ul-aqwani talluqaat ke maidan mein rok thaam ka tasavvur buniyadi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'deterrent' as a barrier that stops something from happening.
Visualize a strong fence that prevents trespassers, symbolizing deterrence.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بھاگتے چور کی لمبی زبان
bhagte chor ki lambi zuban
The longer the thief runs, the longer his tongue gets (suggesting that the fear of consequences will deter wrongdoing).
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deterrentia" — the act of deterring
First known use: 20th century
The term evolved from Latin, where 'deterrere' means to deter or discourage. It entered English in the early 20th century, primarily in the context of law and military strategy.