Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: deterrent

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According to her, taking legal action against those found guilty will serve as deterrent to others as people are held accountable for their action and inaction.

Source: https://blueprint.ng/women-affairs-ministry-chinese-firm-partner-on-mechanize-farming/

According to the Chinese government, the death penalty serves as a deterrent to other crimes, including corruption, thus let the death penalty become the final option in Nigeria.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/could-the-death-penalty-be-the-ultimate-solution-for-corrupt-transactional-justice-practitioners-by-john-egbeazien-oshodi/

A judge at today said his crimes were so serious there had to be a deterrent sentence and jailed the former tutor for a total of 32 months.

Source: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hmp-berwyn-prison-tutor-tried-28290259

At the end we can’t protect every piece of undersea cables but if we can detect suspicious behaviour we can send a strong deterrent signal,” he said.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/navy-dive-unit-portugal-nato-repmus-6182364-Oct2023/

By the same token, Cool Hand Vlad may be an evil-doer against his own domestic subjects, but he’s not about to attempt national suicide by attacking America’s triad deterrent armed with 3,750 nuclear warheads.

Source: https://original.antiwar.com/david_stockman/2023/02/22/biden-goes-all-in-on-proxy-war-against-russia/

“Each fencing bay makes use of four individual V bars which act as a deterrent for intruders climbing over due to the awkward downward angle, whilst also providing the fencing with added strength.”

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/fire-hit-kilmarnock-rugby-club-30652642

Expressing concern over the incident, the minister said the alleged offender must be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to spouses of his ilk.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/12/19/federal-ministry-endorses-arrest-of-abusive-uyo-husband/

Fernandes said it's clear the threat of tickets or fines are not enough of a deterrent, and ideally, people would take it upon themselves to dispose of their garbage properly.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/ontario-guelph-401-trash-side-of-road-litter-1.6871016?cmp=rss

Half said a lack of available charging stations was a deterrent.

Source: https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2023/are-there-enough-charging-stations-electric-cars/

He worked on a local serial killer case where a guy would break into and hide out in women’s apartments, and the investigator said a dog is a better deterrent than any security system.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/rhiannacampbell/top-tips-from-women

However, his brand as the Symbol of Peace was so strong that his mere existence was enough of a crime deterrent.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/mha-professional-hero-system-good-or-bad/

If convicted they should serve long punishments as a deterrent to others.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/crime/4-more-arrested-over-Tokyo-Olympics-bid-rigging

In a letter sent by headteacher Mrs Laura Jenkins explained that cameras would only be facing the sink area to act as a deterrent against the behaviour of "a small minority".

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-school-says-cctv-toilets-8239395

“Investigation is ongoing and when concluded, the suspects will be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution to serve as a deterrent to others.”

Source: https://punchng.com/nscdc-nabs-two-suspected-nasarawa-cow-thieves/

Israeli security strategy is centred around a strong deterrence and this means to have a disproportionate response to any perceived threat or actual attack, as a compellent deterrent to any future repetition of such an action.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/gaza-and-the-politics-of-global-public-opinion

It demonstrates the legal system’s capacity to address electoral fraud and serves as a deterrent to others who might engage in similar practices.

Source: https://www.yohaig.ng/naija-news/politics/apc-chieftain-sentenced-for-vote-buying-in-lagos/

It has also trialled what it called "love bombing" in some of its stores - being extra attentive to customers, including asking if help is needed at self-checkouts, to act as a potential deterrent.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66562640?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Last season his block percentage was well above league average for big men, which shows that he has some talent to be a deterrent at the rim.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomrende/2023/08/03/the-three-best-remaining-nba-free-agents/