[1600–10; dissuas(ion) + -ive]This word is first recorded in the period 1600–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: adaptation, alpine, cadet, criticism, operate-ive is a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition,function, connection, etc. Other words that use the affix -ive include: active, destructive, detective, passive, sportive
Examples of 'dissuasive' in a sentence
dissuasive
It did not contain expressions of a threatening or dissuasive nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Sanctions that were effective, proportionate and dissuasive had to be applied.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Such injunctions had to be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive and must not create barriers to legitimate trade.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Synonyms of 'dissuasive'
deterring, warning, discouraging, dissuading
More Synonyms of dissuasive
(adjective)
Synonyms
deterring
warning
Pain can act as a warning signal that something is wrong.
discouraging
dissuading
cautionary
off-putting (British, informal)
disincentive
admonitory
monitory
remonstrative
Additional synonyms
in the sense of admonitory
Synonyms
reprimanding,
warning,
advisory,
rebuking,
scolding,
admonishing,
cautionary,
reproving,
reproachful
in the sense of warning
Definition
giving or serving as a warning
Pain can act as a warning signal that something is wrong.