deterrent
ਵਰਜਕ
definition
noun
Disulfiram is a well established drug that acts as a deterrent to drinking by blocking the metabolism of alcohol and thus flooding the body with the toxic substance acetaldehyde.
a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
adjective
the deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences
able or intended to deter.
example
A fine of £200, plus damages of £100 may be a 'deterrent' to others.
The concentration of wealth and power is a great 'deterrent' to democracy.
The day of direct action was organised by campaign group Trident Ploughshares over a High Court judgement which ruled that Britain's nuclear 'deterrent' was not illegal.
Disulfiram is a well established drug that acts as a 'deterrent' to drinking by blocking the metabolism of alcohol and thus flooding the body with the toxic substance acetaldehyde.
But a great deal of recent evidence strengthens the claim that capital punishment has large 'deterrent' effects.
And the legal system generally takes the view that the value of using speech as evidence justifies this indirect 'deterrent' effect.
In fact, given the criminalisation of politics, his presence may have a 'deterrent' effect on the criminal elements.
Statistics prove that modesty is not a 'deterrent' to rape.
He said he had not fixed the size of the penalty, but that it would be significant enough to have a 'deterrent' effect.
As a 'deterrent' to boatpeople, the mindless sabre-rattling by the Australian government is utterly futile.
Thus the culture of automobile travel would be a powerful 'deterrent' to the successful utilisation of the proposed train.
Another was submarine-launched ballistic missiles as a part of the nuclear 'deterrent' of the superpowers.
Perhaps the 'deterrent' effect might make people who make this kind of disgusting threat think more than twice.
But Anderson admitted the park's unique location also serves as a 'deterrent' to the deluge of visitors he's hoping for.
Some experts argue that the 'deterrent' effect of a punishment like caning is more potent than the current penal system.
These penalties will hopefully act as a 'deterrent' to anybody else thinking of abusing or assaulting a referee.
Footage has led to convictions, and the van also has a 'deterrent' effect.
In many instances, the police fail to take effective 'deterrent' action against rash and negligent driving.
He insisted on the development of a force de frappe, a nuclear 'deterrent' , which at the time was considered a quintessential underpinning of superpower status.
To the front of these again is the infamous crash barrier, which should act as a 'deterrent' to ramming but is already showing the dents brought on consistent efforts to get through.
We want 'deterrent' sentences to prevent crime as the current laws are not stringent enough.
And that setup will not act as a 'deterrent' to his desire or quest for democratic change in this country.
Amnesty says the death penalty is not a 'deterrent' to the drug trade as runners, rather than the kingpins, are most at risk of facing the gallows.
There does not appear to be effective preventative or 'deterrent' measures to cope with this rise in attacks.
The first raft of fines would soon have a 'deterrent' effect.
To believe that a nuclear 'deterrent' can do away with a conventional war is a difficult theory to subscribe to.
Police believe this may result from the areas having fewer walkers, who act as eyes and ears for the police and whose presence may also be a 'deterrent' to thieves.
Penalty rates, which once acted as a limited 'deterrent' to employers demanding excessive overtime, were either scrapped or severely cut back.
He said cameras would have a powerful 'deterrent' effect on criminals by being dotted around the town.
It will be backed by posters all over the town to enhance its 'deterrent' effect.
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