Definition
deterrers
noun
- plural of deterrer; people or things that discourage or prevent someone from doing something through fear or doubt
Usage: countable noun; typically used in contexts of crime prevention, military strategy, or behavioral psychology
Examples
- Strict penalties serve as deterrers to potential criminals.
- Security cameras are effective deterrers against theft in retail stores.
- The high cost of tuition can be one of the deterrers for low-income students.
- Nuclear weapons are considered deterrers to military aggression.
- Negative reviews act as deterrers for customers considering a restaurant.
- Police presence in neighborhoods functions as a deterrer to crime.
- Harsh weather conditions were deterrers to the expedition team.