dissuasive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective deterring from action
    • dissuasive advice
    • made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand

WordNet

Dis*sua"sive adjective
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913