Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for deterrent

deterrent

noun as in impediment, restraint

Discover More

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.

Recently France and the UK agreed on a "one in, one out" returns deal, which was designed as a deterrent to stop boats from crossing the Channel.

From BBC

Friends of the Earth said unless there was a more effective deterrent there would be "more and more of these shocking crimes against water".

From BBC

“That at least begins to set a deterrent for the federal government going too far on this.”

The example of this double accountability may act as a deterrent for other Brazilian leaders who might want to follow his examples.

From Salon

Ministers have praised the returns, with deputy prime minister David Lammy saying they provided an "immediate deterrent" to people seeking to cross the Channel.

From BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement