dissuasive Antonyms
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Meaning of dissuasive
Wordnet
dissuasive (a)
deterring from action
Webster
dissuasive (a.)
Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.
Webster
dissuasive (n.)
A dissuasive argument or counsel; dissuasion; dehortation.
dissuasive Sentence Examples
- The politician's dissuasive rhetoric was met with jeers from the opposition.
- The negative reviews of the restaurant were dissuasive enough to keep me from going.
- The high cost of the car was dissuasive for many potential buyers.
- The dissuasive effects of the war were felt throughout the country.
- The bad weather was dissuasive for hikers planning to go on a camping trip.
- The dissuasive tactics of the enemy forces were effective in preventing the allied troops from advancing.
- The company's poor safety record was dissuasive for many potential employees.
- The doctor's somber tone was dissuasive and made the patient lose hope.
- The lack of employment opportunities in the area was dissuasive for many people considering moving there.
- The dissuasive nature of the warning signs made people think twice about entering the dangerous area.
FAQs About the word dissuasive
deterring from actionTending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice., A dissuasive argument or counsel; dissuasion;
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The politician's dissuasive rhetoric was met with jeers from the opposition.
The negative reviews of the restaurant were dissuasive enough to keep me from going.
The high cost of the car was dissuasive for many potential buyers.
The dissuasive effects of the war were felt throughout the country.
