The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dissuasive \Dis*sua"sive\, a.
Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose;
dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice. -- n. A dissuasive
argument or counsel; dissuasion; dehortation.
--Prynne. --
Dis*sua"sive*ly, adv.
Wiktionary
a. Tending to dissuade, or divert form a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
WordNet
adj. deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand" [ant: persuasive]
Usage examples of "dissuasive".
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.