deter the enemy

Frequency: 6.04.8 per million words

To discourage the enemy from doing something by instilling doubt or fear.

enemyVERB + NOUN

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deter

Examples (10)

  • The skunk releases a pungent smell to deter the enemy.
  • A strong military presence is essential to deter the enemy from launching an attack.
  • The ancient fortress was strategically built on the hill to deter the enemy.
  • Our new cyber defense system will hopefully deter any potential enemy.
  • Building strong alliances is a key diplomatic tool to deter the enemy.
  • The general believed that a swift, decisive action was needed to deter the enemy.
  • Economic sanctions were imposed in an attempt to deter the enemy without military conflict.
  • Displaying our naval power is meant to deter the enemy at sea.
  • If our intelligence is accurate, this demonstration of power should be enough to deter the enemy.
  • The government's clear and firm policy was meant to deter the enemy from further aggression.