The increased police patrols acted as deterrence, making the neighborhood safer at night.

The committee evaluated several deterrences before recommending a new security policy.

After years of neglect, the museum organized a deterration of the sealed chamber to inspect the artifacts.

The committee documented several deterrations during the audit, prompting a review of procedures.

Military planners discussed the deterrency provided by the missile defense system.

She tried to deterr the stray dogs by clapping loudly, but they kept approaching.

The deterrent security cameras reduced shoplifting in the store.

A visible security camera can act as a deterrent against shoplifting.

The city installed extra lighting and patrols as deterrents against late-night vandalism.

The sheriff became a deterrer of crime in the county.