hardly deter

Examples (10)

• Her words of warning would hardly deter him.
• The threat of a small fine will hardly deter large corporations from polluting.
• The stormy weather could hardly deter the determined mountaineers.
• A simple 'Keep Out' sign would hardly deter a curious child.
• A slight increase in interest rates will hardly deter determined homebuyers.
• The opponent's tough reputation hardly deterred our team; it only motivated them.
• A simple password will hardly deter a skilled hacker.
• The possibility of social disapproval hardly deters teenagers from following trends.
• The scarecrow was so old it would hardly deter even the most timid birds.
• His half-hearted attempts at persuasion would hardly deter anyone with a firm opinion.