Definitions for: Dissuasive

[adj] deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*sua"sive, a.
Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose;
dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice. -- n. A dissuasive
argument or counsel; dissuasion; dehortation. --Prynne. --
Dis*sua"sive*ly, adv.

Synonyms: admonitory, cautionary, discouraging, exemplary, monitory, warning(a)

Antonyms: persuasive