Answer:

deterrent

Answer	Crossword Clue
DETERRENT	Hindrance
DETERRENT	Standoff factor
DETERRENT	That which restrains.

DETERRENT	A cause to pause.
DETERRENT	H-bomb's raison d'etre.
DETERRENT	Big stick is one

Crossword

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