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deterrent in Russian

deterrent in Russian is сре́дство устраше́ния — deterrent means acting to discourage someone from doing something.

deterrent in Russian

сре́дство устраше́ния
noun
Pronounced: sredstvo ustrasheniya
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 Russian?

"deterrent" in Russian is сре́дство устраше́ния. deterrent means: Acting to discourage someone from doing something.

How do you pronounce сре́дство устраше́ния?

"deterrent" in Russian is сре́дство устраше́ния, pronounced "sredstvo ustrasheniya".

How do you use "deterrent" in a sentence?

Example: "The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding." In Russian, "deterrent" is сре́дство устраше́ния.

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