die Abschreckung

deterrence, deterrent, intimidation

noun · nominative / genitive / dative / accusative, singular feminine Rare #46,672

deterrence Often used in discussions of military or other measures intended to prevent an attack or unwanted action.

GE: Die Abschreckung soll einen Krieg verhindern.

EN: Deterrence is meant to prevent a war.

deterrent, intimidation In everyday contexts, it can refer to something done or used to scare someone off.

GE: Er schoss zur Abschreckung in die Luft.

EN: He fired into the air as a deterrent.

Declension of Abschreckung

This is the basis of all deterrence.

— The Wolf's Call - Entscheidung in der Tiefe (2019)

Do we need more deterrents?

— Oppenheimer (2023)

As a deterrent.

— Oppenheimer (2023)