deterrent example
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Definition
Noun: - Punishment intended as a warning to others: A severe or public punishment given to someone, not only for their own wrongdoing but primarily to discourage others from committing similar acts. It serves as a cautionary lesson.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The judge imposed a harsh sentence as a deterrent example to would-be criminals.
- Making a deterrent example of the corrupt official was meant to restore public trust in the system.
Advanced Usage
- "to make a deterrent example of someone": To punish someone severely in a public manner specifically to warn others.
- The authorities made a deterrent example of the ringleaders to prevent future riots.
Variants and Related Words
- Exemplary punishment (noun phrase): A synonym for "deterrent example," meaning punishment serving as a model or warning.
- Cautionary tale (noun phrase): A story or event that serves as a warning, often related in concept but not always involving formal punishment.
Synonyms
- Object lesson: A striking practical example of some principle or ideal, often negative.
- Warning: Something that serves to make one aware of danger or a problem.
Related Phrases
- Make an example of (idiomatic verb phrase): The most common phrase associated with this concept.
- The coach decided to make an example of the player who broke team rules.
Noun
- punishment intended as a warning to others
- they decided to make an example of him