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Adjective
- 1. dissuasive (vs. persuasive), admonitory, cautionary, exemplary, monitory, warning(prenominal), discouraging, discouraging
- usage: deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand"
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Definition and meaning of dissuasive (Dictionary)