Definition: 1. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. 2. Tending to deter.
Use 'deterrent' in a sentence:
1. Here the Judicial power is an effective deterrent and supervision of executive power.
2. Large fines act as a deterrent to motorists.
3. "I think it's a great deterrent for kids," said Kristen Polland, 24, of Prattville, Ala.
4. It has the attack effectiveness, deterrent effectiveness and political effectiveness.
5. These days, China's increasing problems with pollution are also a deterrent.
6. In-ear phones can cost more than the music player itself - but that's no deterrent to music fans.
7. Research on the Optimal Choice of the Tactics for the Deterrent Psychological Operations.
8. But DOMA is anyway not the deterrent it once seemed.
9. The only credible deterrent was letting Greece default.
10. Pay has always been the biggest deterrent, as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a university job.
11. Is there a credible alternative to the nuclear deterrent?
12. The tough new law should act as a deterrent.
13. Britain's independent nuclear deterrent is preserved.
14. I asked if he thought Britain should keep an independent nuclear deterrent.
15. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system.
16. Yet the majority of parents see Nixon's paddle as a deterrent, not a weapon.
17. Low interest is a natural deterrent for investors looking for a decent return.
18. He says this stigmatization will act as a potent deterrent to their use.
19. "Deterrent credibility" restored?
20. The Theoretical and Empirical Studies on Deterrent Theory: Past, Now and Future.
21. The idea of building a nuclear deterrent is completely off the political agenda.
22. The main deterrent to starting a small business for most people is money.
23. A lack of empathy for and knowledge of foreign business practices are deterrents to one's success.
24. Progress in the study and application of oviposition deterrents of insects.
25. Penalty deterrent effect makes it an effective means of crime prevention.
26. Analysis of the Military Factor in American Deterrent Policy.
27. This is why even the death penalty has not been a sufficient deterrent.
28. Another potential deterrent was that the flask had been damaged and later restored.
29. There's no credible alternative to the nuclear deterrent.
30. Some people say that capital punishment acts as a deterrent.
31. Forest science presents many vivid and deterrent examples.
32. But Colombia's desire to play up the deterrent effect of the agreement has backfired.
33. He thought there was too much detail on sharing the nuclear deterrent.
34. "I think it's a great deterrent for kids," said Kristen Polland.
35. If the vandals know they're being watched, this might act as a deterrent.
36. The deterrent is other penalty methods cannot compare.
37. [The exercises] will serve as a deterrent.
38. At the same time, the rarity of execution means it is no deterrent.
39. Hopefully his punishment will act as a deterrent to others.
40. Management of the move obviously have had a deterrent effect.
41. The US remains committed to a deterrent orientation for law enforcement.
42. Make legally binding as a deterrent and the bottom line.
43. The bomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect.
44. The high cost of child-rearing is also a deterrent.
45. Lack of seed is a serious deterrent to its widespread testing.
46. The awful despot's chances of survival lie with his deterrent power.
47. I put a net over my strawberries as a deterrent to the birds.
48. The most important deterrent for most criminals is the likelihood of detection and arrest.
49. Whereas attractants, repellents, and other incitants are olfactory substances, stimulants, and deterrents are usually gustatory.
50. Many argue that it is an effective deterrent to murder, while others maintain there is no convincing evidence that the death penalty reduces murders.
51. There is a fear that the freeze on bank accounts could prove a lasting deterrent to investors.
52. Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders.
53. They seriously believe that capital punishment is a deterrent.
