Determent (Noun)
Meaning
A communication that makes you afraid to try something.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The warning label on the product served as a deterrent to many potential customers who were wary of the risks involved.
- The strict policy of expulsion for any form of cheating was a strong deterrent to students who might have otherwise considered it.
- The graphic anti-smoking commercials were designed to be a deterrent to young people who might be tempted to start smoking.
- The threat of a hefty fine was a deterrent to drivers who might have otherwise been tempted to speed through the school zone.
- The gruesome shark attack stories in the news were a deterrent to many swimmers who had been planning a beach vacation.