WAEC - English Language (2014 - No. 95)
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
remedy
measure
discouragement
prevention
Explanation
Deterrent; a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.