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01 Word definition

deterrence

10 letters · 4 vowels · 6 consonants

Is DETERRENCE a word?

Yes. DETERRENCE is a 10-letter noun. a negative motivational influence Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DETERRENCE?

D-E-T-E-R-R-E-N-C-E

DETERRENCE contains 10 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a negative motivational influence

2noun

  1. a communication that makes you afraid to try something

Synonyms
disincentivedetermentintimidation
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends15points
Word length10letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DETERRENCE spelled?

D1E2T3E4R5R6E7N8C9E10
Starts withDETFirst 3 letters
Ends withNCELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E, R
Vowel balance4 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →10-letter words →Words starting with DET →Words ending in NCE →Words made from DETERRENCE →Words with C →Words with D →Words with E →Words with N →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DETERRENCE.

How do you spell DETERRENCE?

DETERRENCE is spelled D-E-T-E-R-R-E-N-C-E. It contains 10 letters.