HyperDic: deterrent_example

English > 1 sense of the expression deterrent example:
NOUNcommunicationdeterrent example, example, lesson, object lessonpunishment intended as a warning to others
English > deterrent example: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
Meaningpunishment intended as a warning to others.
Synonymsexample, lesson, object lesson
Broaderadmonition, monition, warning, word of advicecautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
Spanishejemplo, escarmiento, lección
Catalanescarment, exemple, lliçó

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