be a deterrent

Frequency: 8.528.5 per million words

To exist as something that deters.

deterrentVERB + deterrent

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Examples (10)

  • The high cost of the course is a deterrent for many students.
  • Many people believe that capital punishment is an effective deterrent to violent crime.
  • The presence of security guards was a powerful deterrent against theft.
  • The new regulations will be a deterrent to companies that pollute the environment.
  • Do you think these harsh penalties will be a real deterrent?
  • A strong military force could be a deterrent to aggression from other nations.
  • For years, the country's nuclear arsenal has been a deterrent against invasion.
  • The risk of public humiliation should be a deterrent to such behavior.
  • Knowing the long-term health risks is a significant deterrent for many young smokers.
  • The complexity of the application process is a major deterrent to potential applicants.