galantine
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary' role='heading' aria-level='2'>First Known Use
1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryHistory and Etymology
Latin deterrent-, deterrens, present participle of deterrēre to deterdeterrent
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- something that makes movement or progress difficult //the homeowner put up a fence around his garden as a deterrent for animalsSynonymsbalk bar block chain clog cramp crimp drag embarrassment encumbrance fetter handicap hindrance holdback hurdle impediment inhibition interference First Known Use1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and EtymologyLatin deterrent-, deterrens, present participle of deterrēre to deter
deterrent
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- something that makes movement or progress difficult //the homeowner put up a fence around his garden as a deterrent for animals