to make an example of (also out of) and variants: to punish or exact retribution on (a person), esp. in a way which is disproportionately or…
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释义 | the mind > will > motivation > demotivation > demotivate [verb (intransitive)] > serve as deterrent example (2) to make an example of (also out of)?1536 to make an example of (also out of) and variants: to punish or exact retribution on (a person), esp. in a way which is disproportionately or… example1592 transitive. To serve as a deterrent or warning to (others) against a particular act, course of action, etc. Also intransitive. Obsolete. |
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