dissuasive
dissuasive · more dissuasive · most dissuasive
Tending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purposeTending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
/dɪˈsweɪzɪv/
Meaning
1 sensesTending to dissuade, or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory.
More definitions
- deterring from action
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle French dissuasif.From Middle French dissuasif.
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Forms
more dissuasive, most dissuasive| Comparative | more dissuasive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most dissuasive Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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