deter vandal

Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words

To discourage or prevent vandals from acting.

vandalVERB + vandal

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deter

Examples (10)

  • The windows are covered with grilles to deter vandals.
  • Security cameras can effectively deter vandals from targeting public spaces.
  • The city council implemented harsher penalties to deter vandals.
  • Bright lighting and frequent patrols are common strategies to deter vandals.
  • Will these new measures be sufficient to deter vandals from the area?
  • They hoped that a strong police presence would deter vandals during the night.
  • To deter vandals, the property owner installed motion-sensor lights.
  • Community watch programs often help to deter vandals and reduce crime.
  • The artist used durable materials, hoping to deter vandals from damaging his sculpture.
  • Unfortunately, no amount of security seemed to deter the determined vandals.