dissuasive - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'dissuasive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dissuasive

[ a.]

- Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.

2 . Dissuasive

[ n.]

- A dissuasive argument or counsel; dissuasion; dehortation.

1 . dissuasive

[ a]

Meaning (1):
- deterring from action

Example in sentence:

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