deterrent in Swedish
deterrent in Swedish is avskräckningsmedel, avskräckningsvapen — deterrent means acting to discourage someone from doing something.
deterrent in Swedish
avskräckningsmedel
Something that deters.
avskräckningsvapen
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 Swedish?
"deterrent" in Swedish is avskräckningsmedel, avskräckningsvapen. 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 Swedish, "deterrent" is avskräckningsmedel, avskräckningsvapen.
Are there other ways to say "deterrent" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "deterrent": avskräckningsmedel, avskräckningsvapen.
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