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deterrent in Dutch

deterrent in Dutch is afschrikkend, afschrikwekkend, ontradend — deterrent means acting to discourage someone from doing something.

deterrent in Dutch

afschrikkend
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
afschrikwekkend
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
ontradend
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
afschrikmiddel
noun
Something that deters.

What does "deterrent" mean?

  1. adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
    "The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding."
  2. noun Something that discourages an action, especially through fear of consequences.
    "A visible alarm system can be a strong deterrent to burglars."
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deterrent in a sentence

  • The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding.
  • A visible alarm system can be a strong deterrent to burglars.
  • Nuclear weapons are often described as a deterrent rather than a weapon of use.

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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 fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding." 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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