deterrent effect

Frequency: 8.023.6 per million words

The degree to which something successfully prevents an action.

deterrentdeterrent + NOUN

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effect

Examples (10)

  • They were arguing about the deterrent effect of nuclear weapons.
  • The new security cameras are intended to have a strong deterrent effect on shoplifters.
  • Many studies question the actual deterrent effect of the death penalty.
  • High fines for speeding are designed to create a significant deterrent effect.
  • Will this new policy have the desired deterrent effect on corporate fraud?
  • The mere presence of a guard dog had a noticeable deterrent effect on intruders.
  • Economists are analyzing whether the tax penalties have a deterrent effect on evasion.
  • A strong password policy has a clear deterrent effect against unauthorized access.
  • The success of the treaty will depend on its long-term deterrent effect.
  • Some believe that public shaming has lost its deterrent effect in the digital age.