deterrer

[US]/dɪˈtɜːrə/
[UK]/dɪˈtɝːɚ/

Translation

n.a person or thing that deters; a deterrent
Word Forms
Pluraldeterrers

Phrases & Collocations

strong deterrers

effective deterrers

potential deterrers

natural deterrers

key deterrers

deterrers work

deterrers exist

deterrers remain

deterrers matter

deterrers help

Example Sentences

the government believes that harsh penalties serve as an effective deterrer against crime.

a strong police presence can be a powerful deterrer for potential criminals.

education is often considered a long-term deterrer to poverty.

the high price tag acts as a natural deterrer for unnecessary purchases.

strict border controls are designed as a deterrer for illegal immigration.

parental supervision can be a strong deterrer for teenage delinquency.

the fear of failure can sometimes be a psychological deterrer to taking risks.

community policing serves as a social deterrer against neighborhood crime.

visible security cameras are an effective deterrer for shoplifters.

the death penalty remains a controversial deterrer in many countries.

public shame can be a powerful social deterrer for bad behavior.

military strength serves as a national security deterrer against foreign aggression.

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