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.
- remedy
- measure
-
discouragement
- prevention
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Deterrent; a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.