deterrent in Dutch
deterrent in Dutch is afschrikkend, afschrikwekkend, ontradend — deterrent means acting to discourage someone from doing something.
deterrent in Dutch
afschrikkend
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
afschrikwekkend
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
ontradend
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
afschrikmiddel
Something that deters.
What does "deterrent" mean?
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adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
"The city added a deterrent sign to discourage people from dumping trash here."
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noun Something that discourages an action, especially through fear of consequences.
"The high cost of the fine was a good deterrent against parking in the fire lane."
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deterrent in a sentence
- The city added a deterrent sign to discourage people from dumping trash here.
- A deterrent measure like a bright light can keep thieves away from the yard.
- The high cost of the fine was a good deterrent against parking in the fire lane.
- A visible alarm system can be a strong deterrent to burglars.
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What is "deterrent" in Dutch?
"deterrent" in Dutch is afschrikkend, afschrikwekkend, ontradend. deterrent means: Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
How do you use "deterrent" in a sentence?
Example: "The city added a deterrent sign to discourage people from dumping trash here." In Dutch, "deterrent" is afschrikkend, afschrikwekkend, ontradend.
Are there other ways to say "deterrent" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "deterrent": afschrikkend, afschrikwekkend, ontradend, afschrikmiddel.
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