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deterrent example
DEFINITIONS OF:
deterrent example
1
n
punishment intended as a warning to others
Synonyms:
example
,
lesson
,
object lesson
Type of:
admonition
,
monition
,
warning
,
word of advice
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
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