Dissuasive Definition & Meaning
dissuasive
- adjective
- deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand"
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- What does dissuasive mean?
- deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand"
- What part of speech is dissuasive?
- Dissuasive is an adjective.