Meaning
deterrent
- something that discourages or prevents people from acting in a certain way
In a sentence
Le telecamere di sorveglianza fungono da ottimo deterrente contro i furti.
Surveillance cameras act as a great deterrent against theft.
Le sanzioni economiche sono state introdotte come deterrente.
Economic sanctions were introduced as a deterrent.
Pensi che multe più salate saranno un deterrente efficace?
Do you think heavier fines will be an effective deterrent?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| deterrente | masculine · singular |
| deterrenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also functions as an adjective ('azione deterrente'), but most frequently used as a masculine noun.
- Often takes the preposition 'contro' (against) or 'per' (for).