Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Deterrent”?

Deterrent means something that checks or discourages.

• Correct answer - check: it has the same meaning as Deterrent.
• distinctive: clearly different - wrong, it does not mean the same as Deterrent.
• injurious: harmful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Deterrent.
• fiendish: devilishly cruel - wrong, it does not mean the same as Deterrent.