"discourage" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The officers are often called upon to discourage intruders and be on site in case of problems.
- He claimed that it discouraged intruders.
- Home security systems signs would also be exempt under the proposal because they are intended to discourage potential intruders.
- The outside lights were on to discourage intruders, but the interior of the house was in darkness.
- This was designed to discourage unwelcome intruders.
- These fake 'caveats' would discourage intruders, and the security firm would get free advertising for its product.
- Helen was anxious to secure a compartment to themselves, and, in order to discourage intruders, got out and planted herself firmly on the step.
- To ensure their privacy, a variety of hidden traps have been laid around the ground to discourage intruders.
- Hal spent another half-hour packing the loose rock back into the entrance, to conceal it and to discourage intruders.
- This bright light may discourage intruders.
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