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deterrent in Italian

deterrent in Italian is dissuasivo — deterrent means acting to discourage someone from doing something.

deterrent in Italian

dissuasivo
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.

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 Italian?

"deterrent" in Italian is dissuasivo. 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 Italian, "deterrent" is dissuasivo.

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