But many say that the threat of having their lives exposed deters victims even if they know they will not be named.

His threats did not deter 80 students from vying for the 15 openings.

Could these people actually believe that threats would deter him?

My threat to take away his radio did not deter others...

Nonprofit groups have long complained that the threat of fines deterred volunteers.

Indeed, it became generally believed that the threat of nuclear war would deter any strike against the United States.

Meanwhile, the threat of reporting probably deters many families from seeking help.

The captain did not let the threat of mines deter him.

But there is no evidence that the threat of prison deters young people, he added.

The harsh threats of stiff sanctions against wayward states have deterred no one.