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make an example ofPunish as a warning or deterrent to others: he had been imprisoned so that the air force could make an example of him...- One of these days my son is going to turn around and clock S. Of course, DJ will be the one to get suspended, be punished, made an example of.
- To this end, one worker has been picked out, made an example of and punished, together with a member of the factory council who was also dismissed without notice.
- Whilst I applaud the actions of the Devon Pensioners Action Forum who say they will go to jail rather than pay the massive council tax rises I can only see the outcome ending in tears when they are made an example of by the powers that be.
Synonyms warning, caution, lesson, deterrent, admonition; sign, signal message, moral See parent entry: example |