Dissuasive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dissuasive is an adjective meaning Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
Meaning
Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
More Meanings
- That which dissuades; a disincentive.
Example Sentences
When Nkem stepped forward to ask him a question, he made a dissuasive gesture with his gun, making Nkem jump back immediately.
Among other particulars which constituted the unfitness of things in Mr Square's opinion, danger and difficulty were two. The difficulty therefore which he apprehended there might be in corrupting this young wench, and the danger which would accrue to his character on the discovery, were such strong dissuasives, that it is probable he at first intended to have contented himself with the pleasing ideas which the sight of beauty furnishes us with.
Word Forms
- dissuasives
Synonyms for dissuasive
Depending on context, synonyms include exemplary, admonitory, monitory, cautionary, discouraging.
Antonyms for dissuasive
Common opposites include persuasive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monitory, admonitory, discouraging, cautionary, warning, exemplary.
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