attempt to deter

Examples (10)

• The new security cameras are an attempt to deter theft.
• The government attempted to deter protests by imposing a curfew.
• By issuing vague threats, the bully attempts to deter anyone from reporting him.
• We will attempt to deter cyberattacks by strengthening our firewalls.
• The company's lawsuit was a blatant attempt to deter smaller competitors.
• Throughout history, nations have attempted to deter invasion by building large walls.
• The loud alarm system is designed as an attempt to deter intruders.
• His stern look was a failed attempt to deter the children from making noise.
• The high fines are a clear attempt to deter illegal parking in the city center.
• Attempting to deter birds from the garden, he set up a scarecrow.