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dissuasive

/dɪˈsweɪ.sɪv/

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adjective

/dɪˈsweɪ.sɪv/C2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что предназначено для того, чтобы отговорить или предотвратить определённое действие или убеждение.

Describes something that is intended to discourage or prevent a particular action or belief.

  1. Deterring from actionC1formal

    Serving to discourage or prevent someone from doing something.

    ruСдерживающий

    • The government implemented dissuasive measures to reduce smoking.
    • His dissuasive arguments convinced her not to take the risky job.
    • The high cost of the product had a dissuasive effect on potential buyers.

    Synonymscautionarydeterrentdiscouragingdisincentiveinhibitorypreventive

    Antonymsencouragingincentivepersuasive

Forms
  • more dissuasive comparative form
  • most dissuasive superlative form
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