Hungarian - English

elrettentő

B2 Hungarian
deterrent, exemplary, prohibitive
B2
2
Usage pattern:
elrettentő + főnév
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Preventing or discouraging something
Themes
prevention |effect |behavior |policy |core_vocabulary |emotions
Definition

Causing someone not to do something, especially by creating fear, difficulty, or a negative consequence.

C1 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
elrettentő + büntetés/ítélet/intézkedés
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
intended to warn or deter others
Themes
law |punishment |deterrence |severity |warning |core_vocabulary
Definition

(Of a punishment or penalty) severe or noticeable, given in order to warn or deter others from similar behavior.

C1 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
elrettentő + adó/vám/díj/bírság
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
intended to ban or discourage
Themes
law |policy |restriction |deterrence |taxation |trade |government |business
Definition

Intended to prohibit something, or to discourage it strongly (often by making it difficult or expensive).

Grammar

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