Answer: deterrent

AnswerCrossword Clue
DETERRENTHindrance
DETERRENTStandoff factor
DETERRENTThat which restrains.
DETERRENTA cause to pause.
DETERRENTH-bomb's raison d'etre.
DETERRENTBig stick is one
deterrentA thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
deterrentA nuclear weapon or weapons system regarded as deterring an enemy from attack
deterrentserving to deter / something that deters