deterrent
adjectivemasculine/ɐ.fɐʃ.tɐ.ˈdoɾ/low
a·fas·ta·dor
Definition
That drives away or serves to drive away.
The strong smell has a deterrent effect on insects.
They installed a bird deterrent device on the roof.
Common collocations
deterrent effectdeterrent device
Etymology
Do verbo afastar + sufixo -dor.