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Vocabulary Entry
deterrent
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
Something that discourages a person from doing something.
Example Sentences
"The sign acts as a deterrent."
"Heavy fines can be a deterrent."
"Fear was the main deterrent."
A
adjective
Serving to discourage or prevent something.
Example Sentences
"The policy has a deterrent effect."
"Bright lights can be deterrent to crime."
"The guard dogs were deterrent enough."