deterrent

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The minister said the changes would act as a "deterrent", and that he hoped "very few, if any" people would actually have their passes removed.

From BBC

Now, he says, officers have a greater ability to keep up and the e-bikes are acting as a powerful deterrent.

From BBC

"What we are seeing isn't just strike preparation, but rather a broader deterrent deployment capable of being scaled up or down," he said.

From BBC

The federation pressed for a reversal of "non-attendance policies" for incidents and warned that a shift towards non-custodial sentences, even for violent offenders, could give the appearance that there was "no meaningful deterrent".

From BBC

This is a fundamental transformation from a minimal deterrent to strategic parity with America and Russia in both quality and quantity.

From The Wall Street Journal