deterrent example

dɪˈtɜːrənt ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl

Definition

Definition of deterrent example - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

examplesomething that shows what not to do

The broken toy was a deterrent example for rough play.

caution

example

warning

behavioraction discouraging unwanted behavior

The fine acted as a deterrent example to litterers.

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Expressions with deterrent

deterrent effect

influence of something that makes people less likely to do something

Higher fines had a clear deterrent effect on illegal parking in the city.

act as a deterrent

discourage unwanted actions by making people less likely to attempt them

Harsh penalties act as a deterrent to serious financial crimes.

have a deterrent effect

cause people to be less likely to do something risky or harmful

Strict penalties have a deterrent effect on drunk driving.

nuclear deterrent

military strategy using nuclear weapons to prevent enemy attack

The country relies on its nuclear deterrent to maintain peace.

Expressions with example

make an example of

punish to warn others

The teacher made an example of the student for cheating.

shining example

perfect instance of something

Her dedication to work is a shining example for everyone.

be a shining example

serve as a perfect model of something

Her dedication to work makes her be a shining example for others.

glowing example

excellent model to follow

He is a glowing example of leadership in our community.

for example

exp.

used to clarify by providing an instance

Some animals, for example, dogs, are very friendly.

good example

instance that illustrates a point well

The teacher used a good example to explain the concept.

follow someone's example

act in a way similar to someone

He followed his mentor's example in handling the situation.

follow the example

use someone's actions as a guide

The new manager plans to follow the example of his successful predecessor.

perfect example

model of excellence or perfection

Her performance was a perfect example of dedication and skill.

practical example

real-world instance used for illustration

He used a practical example to show how the software works.

Examples of deterrent example in a sentence

His mistakes were a deterrent example to his peers.
The warning served as a deterrent example for others.
His punishment was a deterrent example to potential offenders.

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French:exemple dissuasif, mesure dissuasive, ...
German:abschreckendes Beispiel, ...
Italian:esempio deterrente, esempio dissuasivo, ...
Spanish:ejemplo disuasorio, ...
Portuguese:exemplo dissuasor, exemplo de dissuasão, ...
Chinese:反面教材, 威慑作用, ...
Japanese:抑止例, 抑制例, ...
Arabic:مِثَال رَادِع, إِجْرَاء رادِع, ...
Hebrew:דּוּגְמָה מַרְתִּיעָה, מִקְרֶה אַזְהָרָה, ...
Russian:предостерегающий пример, сдерживающий пример, ...
Ukrainian:попереджувальний приклад, приклад стримування, ...
Hindi:निवारक उदाहरण, ...
Bengali:বাধাদানকারী উদাহরণ, নিরুৎসাহিত উদাহরণ, ...
Catalan:exemple dissuasiu, exemple dissuasori, ...
Czech:odstrašující příklad, prostředek k odrazení od nežádoucího chování, ...
Danish:afskrækkende eksempel, afskrækkelsesmiddel, ...
Dutch:afschrikwekkend voorbeeld, ...
Greek:παράδειγμα αποτροπής, ...
Hungarian:elrettentő példa, visszatartó hatású cselekedet, ...
Khmer:ឧទាហរណ៍ដែលបង្ហាញថាមិនគួរធ្វើតាម, វិធានការជាគំរូដើម្បីទប់ស្កាត់, ...
Korean:경고의 예, 억제 사례, ...
Persian:مثال بازدارنده, ...
Polish:przykład odstraszający, ...
Portuguese (BR):exemplo dissuasivo, exemplo de dissuasão, ...
Romanian:exemplu descurajator, ...
Swedish:avskräckande exempel, ...
Thai:ตัวอย่างที่ไม่ควรทำ, ตัวอย่างการยับยั้ง, ...
Turkish:caydırıcı örnek, caydırıcı eylem, ...
Vietnamese:ví dụ ngăn cản, ví dụ răn đe, ...

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